The pure product is a colorless liquid, and the industrial product is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a bitter almond odor.

Relative density: 1.04

Relative Vapor Density: 3.66

Melting point: -26

Boiling point: 179

Concentration: pure

Saturated vapor pressure: 0.13(26℃)

Solubility: slightly soluble in water, miscible in ethanol, ether, benzene, chloroform

Heat of Combustion (kJ/mol): No information available

Critical temperature (°C): No information available

Critical pressure (MPa): No information available

Used to make lauraldehyde, phenylacetaldehyde and benzyl benzoate, etc., also used as food flavoring

Combustible. May form explosive mixtures with air. Take measures to prevent the accumulation of static electricity, which may generate harmful flammable gases and vapors in case of fire.

Health Hazards: Harmful if swallowed

Precautions for operation: Airtight operation, comprehensive exhaust. Operators must undergo special training and strictly abide by operating procedures. It is recommended that operators wear self-priming filter respirators (half masks), chemical safety goggles, anti-gas permeable work clothes, and rubber oil-resistant gloves. Keep away from fire and heat sources, and smoking is strictly prohibited in the workplace. Use explosion-proof ventilation systems and equipment. Prevent vapors from leaking into the workplace air. Avoid contact with oxidants and acids. Handling in nitrogen. When handling, it should be lightly loaded and unloaded to prevent damage to packaging and containers. Equipped with the corresponding variety and quantity of fire fighting equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment. Empty containers may be harmful residues.

Storage Precautions: Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. The packaging is required to be sealed and not in contact with the air. It should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, and edible chemicals, and should not be mixed. Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. Prohibit the use of mechanical equipment and tools that are prone to sparks. Storage areas should be equipped with emergency release equipment and suitable containment materials.

The railway transportation shall be reported to the Railway Bureau for trial operation, and the trial operation period is two years. After the trial operation, write a trial operation report and report to the Ministry of Railways to officially announce the transportation conditions. The safety cap on the cylinder must be worn when transporting in a fresh bottle. The cylinders are generally laid flat, and the bottle mouths should be in the same direction, and should not cross; the height should not exceed the guardrail of the vehicle, and be fastened with triangular wooden pads to prevent rolling. It is strictly forbidden to mix and transport with flammable or combustible materials, reducing agents, edible chemicals, etc. In summer, it should be transported in the morning and evening to prevent sunlight exposure. When transporting by road, it is necessary to drive according to the prescribed route, and it is forbidden to stay in residential areas and densely populated areas. It is forbidden to slip away during railway transportation.