Solubility Alcohol: 1 g in 13 mL; Toluene: 1 g in 3.5 mL; Dichloromethane: 1 g in 2 mL; Very soluble in ether, hydrocarbons. Insoluble in water. Safety Flammable solid. Toxic in large quantities; by ingestion, inhalation, skin absorption. Cancer suspect agent.