Specifications :
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C5H12O4 |
| Molar mass | 136.15 |
| Appearance | white solid |
| Density | 1.396g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 260.5°C |
| Boiling point | 276°C at 30 mmHg |
| Solubility in water | 5.6 g/100 mL at 15°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in methanol, ethanol, glycerol, ethylene glycol, formamide; insoluble in acetone, benzene, paraffin, ether, CCl4 |
| Hazards | |
| Flash point | 200.1°C (392.2°F; 473.2 K) |