CHEMICAL FORMULA: C5H8O4
PROPERTY: It is Colorless liquid. Melting point of -62 ° C, boiling point of 181.4 ° C, flash point of 90 °C, relative density of 1.156, and with refractive index of 1.4135. It is soluble in alcohol and other organic solvent such as ether. It can be slightly soluble in water.
USE: Used in flavor and pharmaceutical industries, and Organic Synthesis.
SPECIFICATION
| TEST ITEM | OUR STANDARD SECIFICATIONS | TEST RESULTS |
| PURTITY | 99.5% min | 99.7% |
| MOISTURE | 0.05% max | 0.039% |
| ACIDITY | 0.05% max | 0.020% |
| APPEARANCE | Colorless and transparent liquid | Colorless and transparent liquid |
| DENSITY | 1.154-1.157 | 1.156 |
| INDEX OF REFRACTION | 1.413-1.415 | 1.4145 |
| APHA | 15 max | 10 |
| SULPHATE | 10ppm max | 2.5ppm |
Storage & Transportation: Stored in cool, dry place, without specific restriction. Transported as general chemical.
PACKING: 200kg net iron drum, or by ISO TANK, or in bulk.