Physical
and Chemical properties: |
Crystal powder in pale pink to pale brown,odorless,sweet
first and then hot,no chemical change in the air.Atmospherically sublimation
temperature over 76oC.Easily to decarboxylate and change
into phenol and carbon dioxide when heated atmospherically,and its
aqueous solution appears acid reaction,becomes purple with FeCl3.Slightly
dissolves in water but dissolves in boiling water easily.Soluble in
ethanol or ether and slightly soluble in chloroform. |