2-methylbutane

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:

up to 2008

Reliability:

2 (reliable with restrictions)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: Source is a published handbook, no data on GLP/guideline compliance/method. Acceptable with restriction as handbook is peer reviewed and considered a reliable source.

Principles of method if other than guideline:

The use of secondary sources of data is acceptable when they are based on a critical evaluation of peer-reviewed data and a consequent selection of a reliable and representative value for the property under investigation. The introduction to the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics states that data for physical constants have been taken from many sources, including both compilations and the primary literature. Where conflicts were found, the value deemed most reliable was chosen. Therefore, although the method used is not known, the values presented here are acceptable as they are from a reliable secondary source of phys chem. data.

GLP compliance:

not specified

Remarks:

Not reported

Type of method:

other: Not reported

Key result

Melting / freezing pt.:

-159.77 °C

Atm. press.:

other: no data

Remarks on result:

other: There was no information reported as to whether the substance decomposed or sublimated.

Conclusions:

The melting point of 2-methylbutane was reported as -159.77 °C

Executive summary:

No information on the primary source of this data or the methods used is available. However, this information is taken from a reliable peer reviewed handbook and so can be considered reliable and suitable for use as the key study for this endpoint. Therefore the melting point of 2-methylbutane is -159.77 °C.

Description of key information

The freezing point is <-20°C for 2-methylbutane, based on literature values.  

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:

-20 °C

Additional information

The freezing point is <-20°C for 2-methylbutane, based on literature values. This value has been agreed by the consortium to represent the category. This is supported by a value of -159.77°C from the CRC Handbook (Lide 2008). There is no information available on the methods used to determine the value for this endpoint. However, the CRC Handbook is considered to be a reliable, peer-reviewed handbook and suitable for use as a study for this endpoint.