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Reference
Endpoint:
flash point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Experimental result performed using standard methods of analysis
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
ISO 2719 (Determination of flash point - Pensky-Martens closed cup method)
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The flash point of a substance is the lowest temperature at which there will be enough flammable vapor to ignite when an ignition source is applied.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
closed cup
Flash point apparatus:
Pensky-Martens apparatus
Specific details on test material used for the study:
- Name of test material: pentyl 2-phenylacetate
- Molecular formula: C13H18O2
- Molecular weight: 206.283 g/mole
- Smiles notation: C(=O)(Cc1ccccc1)OCCCCC
- InChl: 1S/C13H18O2/c1-2-3-7-10-15-13(14)11-12-8-5-4-6-9-12/h4-6,8-9H,2-3,7,10-11H2,1H3
- Substance type: Organic
- Physical state: Colorless liquid
- Stability under test conditions: Stable in recommended storage conditions
- Storage condition of test material: Ambient Temp (23 to 27°C) (Store in a cool place. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry and well ventilated place)
Key result
Flash point:
159.6 °C
Atm. press.:
966.2 hPa
Remarks on result:
other: other details not available

Method Details

Observations

Remarks if, any

Method

Closed cup method

 

 

Principle of Flash point

test

The flash point of a flammable liquid is the lowest temperature at which there will be enough flammable vapor to ignite when an ignition source is applied.

 

 

Type of method

Closed cup

 

 

Flash point apparatus

 

-Abel’s flash pt apparatus

-Pensky-Martens flash point

 apparatus

Pensky-Martens flash

point apparatus

 

Quantity of chemical

used

g/ml

5 ml

 

Ignition source

Gas lighter/flame

Gas lighter

 

Atmospheric pressure

hPa

966.2 hPa

 

meanFlash point (RESULT)

°C

159.6°C

 
Interpretation of results:
other: Non-flammable
Conclusions:
The flash point determination of pentyl 2-phenylacetate (CAS No. 5137-52-0)was done following closed cup method using Pensky-Martens flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates and mean flash point was determined to be 159.6°C at 966.2hPa.
Executive summary:

The flash point determination of pentyl 2-phenylacetate (CAS No. 5137-52-0)was done following closed cup method using Pensky-Martens flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates and mean flash point was determined to be 159.6°C at 966.2hPa.

Description of key information

The flash point determination of pentyl 2-phenylacetate (CAS No. 5137-52-0)was done following closed cup method using Pensky-Martens flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates and mean flash point was determined to be 159.6°C at 966.2hPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flash point at 101 325 Pa:
159.6 °C

Additional information

The flash point determination of pentyl 2-phenylacetate (CAS No. 5137-52-0)was done following closed cup method using Pensky-Martens flash point apparatus. The test was conducted in replicates and mean flash point was determined to be 159.6°C at 966.2hPa.