Melting point :42-46 °C
Boiling point :102-104 °C (2 mmHg)
alpha :19.5 º (c=4, acetone)
Density :1.2024 (rough estimate)
refractive index :19 ° (C=3, Acetone)
Flash point :>113 °C
storage temp. :0-6°C
solubility :almost transparency in Acetone
form :Powder
color :White to Off-white
Water Solubility :slightly soluble
CAS DataBase Reference :20881-04-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference :«alpha»-D-Xylofuranose, 1,2:3,5-bis-O-(1-methylethylidene)-(20881-04-3)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Warning
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity,oral Category 4 Warning P264, P270, P301+P312, P330, P501 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. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.