1,3-Diacetoxybenzene

What is 1,3-Diacetoxybenzene?

CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 39, p. 3696, 1974 DOI: 10.1021/jo00939a018

Not classified

Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal route. A severe eye irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

1,3-Diacetoxybenzene is prepared from Resorcinol and Acetic anhydride.

Melting point:	145-146 °C
Boiling point:	146 °C12 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.178 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure	1.83Pa at 25℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.503(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Light yellow
Specific Gravity	1.178
Water Solubility	HYDROLYSIS
BRN	1875007
CAS DataBase Reference	108-58-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1,3-Benzenediol, diacetate(108-58-7)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,3-Benzenediol, diacetate (108-58-7)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.