2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid

Melting point :60-62 °C(lit.)
Boiling point :277.83°C (rough estimate)
Density :1.0160 (rough estimate)
refractive index :1.4828 (estimate)
Flash point :>230 °F
storage temp. :−20°C
solubility :Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
form :Solid
pka :3.86±0.21(Predicted)
color :White to Off-White

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Warning
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H315 Causes skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Warning P264, P280, P302+P352, P321,P332+P313, P362 H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Warning P264, P280, P305+P351+P338,P337+P313P H335 May cause respiratory irritation Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation Category 3 Warning
Precautionary statements:	P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…