mp −71 °C(lit.) bp 99 °C(lit.) density 0.921 g/mL at 20 °C vapor density 3.5 (vs air) vapor pressure 31 mm Hg ( 20 °C) FEMA 2418 refractive index n20/D 1.406(lit.) Fp 60 °F storage temp. Refrigerator Water Solubility 1.5 g/100 mL (25 ºC) FreezingPoint 99.8℃ Merck 14,3759 BRN 773866 Chemical Properties colourless liquid General Description A clear colorless liquid with an acrid odor. Flash point 60°F. May polymerize exothermically if heated or contaminated. If the polymerization takes place inside a container, the container may rupture violently. Auto ignition temperature 721°F (383°C) (NTP). Less dense than water. Vapors heavier than air. Used to make paints and plastics. Air & Water Reactions Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.