| Identification | |
| Properties | |
| Melting Point: | 58-59 deg C; also reported as 54 deg C (Macy) and 56.5 deg C (Rheinboldt, Perrier) |
| Boiling Point: | 244-245 deg C |
| Density: | 0.88 g/cm3 (20 C) |
| Stability: | Stable at normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Refractive index: | 1.474 (20 C) |
| Solubility: | Practically insol in water; freely sol in alcohol, ether and benzene. Sol in acetone and carbon disulfide |
| Appearance: | Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Myristica fragrans, Myristicaceae. |
| Specification: |
Mace oil Cautions : Oil of mace (CAS NO.8007-12-3) is generally non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing. However, used in large doses there may be signs of toxicity such as nausea, stupor, and tachycardia, believed to be due to the myristcin content. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Color: | Crystals from dil alc, carbon tetrachloride, or light petroleum Colorless to gray crystalline solid. White crystals |
| Usage: | Cooking, perfumery. |
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