Sol in ether, chloroform, acetone, alcohol; slightly sol in petroleum ether; sol in about 2000 parts water; sol in vegetable oils Freely soluble in glycerol Soluble in benzene. In water, 500 mg/L at 18 deg C
Color:
Pale yellow, heavy liq becoming solid on standing at room temp; needles from benzene or petroleum ether WHITE, OR YELLOWISH WHITE, NEEDLE-SHAPED CRYSTALS; ACQUIRES BROWNISH PINK TINT ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT & AIR