White crystals. Has a rose fragrance. Insoluble in water, easily soluble in ether, benzene, chloroform, soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in ethanol. Powder and air can form explosive mixtures. There is a risk of combustion and explosion when exposed to open flames, high heat, or contact with oxidants.
Used as an additive for oil-based fracturing fluids. It is also used in spice synthesis, pharmaceutical industry, emulsifiers, solubilizers, and gas chromatography stationary liquids.