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Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
The experimental work associated with this study was carried out between 11 November 2016 and 22 March 2017
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Type of method:
capillary method
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Test substances: (2S)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid Technical Materials
Acid Source: (2S)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid (Acid Source)
Salt Source: (2S)-5-oxopyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid (Potassium Salt)
Received on: 8th November 2016
DNAL Sample Numbers: DNA3730/1-2
Reference Standard: (S)-(-)-2-Pyrrolidinone-5-carboxylic acid reference standard
Received on: 6th January 2017
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
ca. 161.9 °C

No significant deviation was recorded in this part of the study.

Analysis/Test   Method  Sample Reference Standard
 Melting Point  EEC A1

 Reference standard/A; 162.0 deg C 

Reference standard/B; 161.8 deg C

Mean; 161.9 deg C

Conclusions:
According to the results obtained in this test, the mean melting point of the reference standard is 161.9 deg C.

Description of key information

Pidolic acid is white crystalline solid with a melting point of 161.9 deg C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
161.9 °C

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