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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2003
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Basic data given: comparable to guidelines/standards

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2003
Report date:
2003

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
Differential thermal analysis (DTA)
Type of method:
thermal analysis

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
2-[(4-methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide
EC Number:
219-730-8
EC Name:
2-[(4-methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide
Cas Number:
2512-29-0
Molecular formula:
C17H16N4O4
IUPAC Name:
2-[(4-methyl-2-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]-3-oxo-N-phenylbutanamide
Test material form:
solid: nanoform, no surface treatment

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
257 ca. °C
Decomposition:
yes
Decomp. temp.:
261 ca. °C

Any other information on results incl. tables

The DTA shows an endothermal reaction with an onset at 256.53 °C (rounded value of 257 °C taken as melting point) and a peak at 257.94 °C.

Decomposition starts from the melting substance. The (exothermal) decomposition reaction shows an onset at 260.66 °C (rounded value of 261 °C taken as decomposition temperature) and a peak at 291.29 °C, the reaction energy of the decomposition being 1100 J/g.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Decomposition starts from the melting substance, with a melting point of 257 °C and a decomposition temperature of 261 °C.
Executive summary:

The DTA shows decomposition from the melting substance starting at 261 °C with a melting point of 257 °C.