Colorless liquid, with an aromatic odor, and slightly heavier vapor than air. Boiling point 136.2 ℃, refractive index 1 5009. Relative density 0.8671. Freezing point -95 ℃. Flash point 15 ℃. Spontaneous combustion point 432.22 ℃. Specific heat capacity is 1.717J/(g. ℃). Viscosity 0.64mPas (25 ℃). Soluble in ethanol, benzene, carbon tetrachloride, and ether, almost insoluble in water.

Raw materials for the production of styrene, p-nitroacetophenone, and methyl benzophenone. Used as an intermediate for streptomycin and chloramphenicol in medicine. In addition, it can also be used as a solvent.