White solid crystal powder
CMC (H2O) 18-20 mM
[?]D -33? (c 5; H2O)
m.p. 72?C (smectic A)117?C (isotropic)
Absorbance (1%, H2O, 260 nm): < 0,03
Solubility: > 1 g in 9 mL H2O or EtOH clear
Contaminants: n-Nonanol <0,001%,
?-Isomer <0,01% (HPLC)
Purity >99% (HPLC)