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Physical & Chemical properties

Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
1977
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with generally accepted scientific standards and described in sufficient detail
Justification for type of information:
Study used for physical and chemical characterization by Hazardous Substances Data Bank (US NLM)
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
other: no information
Principles of method if other than guideline:
No information noted on this handbook data. We defer to the authors of the handbook for assessment of the validity of the data.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Remarks:
no information
Type of method:
other: no information
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
48 °C
Atm. press.:
101.3 kPa
Decomposition:
no
Remarks:
no data
Conclusions:
The melting point of the substance was reported to be 48 ˚C, assumed at standard atmospheric pressure..

Description of key information

52 ˚C

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
52 °C

Additional information

The experimental value of 52 °C is consistent with the published handbook melting point value of 48 °C.