Colorless needle shaped crystals. The melting point is 44.2 ℃. Boiling point is 298.9 ℃. Relative density 0.8679. The refractive index is 1.4304. Soluble in methanol, slightly soluble in acetone, petroleum ether, and water.

Used as raw materials for the production of alkyd resins, wetting agents, detergents, insecticides, surfactants, food additives, and cosmetics.