Succinic anhydride

Boiling point

Link to relevant study record(s)

Reference

Endpoint:

boiling point

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

2008-11-18 to 2010-02-16

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 103 (Boiling point/boiling range)

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

no

Remarks:

ISO 9001 quality management system adopted

Type of method:

differential scanning calorimetry

Key result

Boiling pt.:

263.5 °C

Atm. press.:

98.49 kPa

Decomposition:

no

Remarks:

in temp range 230-261 °C

Remarks on result:

other: No exothermal decomposition was seen in preliminary tests

Table 1. Boiling point results for succinic anhydride

Analysis number	Onset ( ^oC) measured	P measurement (kPa)	Corrected boiling point ( ^oC)
1	262.1	98.49	263.5
2	262.0	98.49	263.4
3	262.4	98.49	263.7
Mean ( ^oC)			263.5

Conclusions:

The boiling point of succinic anhydride was experimentally measured and reported as 263.5 °C.

Executive summary:

In a non-GLP study according to OECD 103 the boiling point of succinic anhydride has been investigated. The boiling point of the test material was determined using differential scanning calorimetry at 2 °C/min. All relevant validity criteria were fulfilled. The boiling point of succinic anhydride was determined to be 263.5 °C.

Description of key information

In a non-GLP study according to OECD 103 the boiling point of succinic anhydride has been investigated. The boiling point of the test material was determined using differential scanning calorimetry at 2 °C/min. All relevant validity criteria were fulfilled. The boiling point of succinic anhydride was determined to be 263.5 °C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Boiling point at 101 325 Pa:

263.5 °C