Dhurrin

[ Density]:
1.56g/cm3

[ Boiling Point ]:
586.7ºC at 760 mmHg

[ Melting Point ]:
200ºC (dec.)

[ Molecular Formula ]:
C₁₄H₁₇NO₇

[ Molecular Weight ]:
311.28700

[ Flash Point ]:
308.6ºC

[ Exact Mass ]:
311.10100

[ PSA ]:
143.40000

[ Index of Refraction ]:
1.65

[ Symbol ]:

GHS07

[ Signal Word ]:
Warning

[ Hazard Statements ]:
H302

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xn

[ Risk Phrases ]:
22

[ Safety Phrases ]:
22-45

[ RIDADR ]:
NONH for all modes of transport

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