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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
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Justification for type of information:
Experimental test result performed using standard OECD test guidelines
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The melting point of test chemical was done determined. The study was performed in accordance with the OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range). The method followed was according to
Capillary/metal block.
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
capillary method
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 78.8 - <= 81 °C
Atm. press.:
970.2 hPa
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no
Remarks on result:
other: Capillary/metal block method

Method Details

 

Observations

Remarks if,

any

Guideline

OECD 102

-

 

Method

Capillary/metal block

-

Grinding of Test

item done

 

Not required

Atmospheric

pressure

hPa

970.2 hPa

Decomposition

Decomposition temperature (°C), if applicable

No

Sublimation

Sublimation temperature(°C), if applicable

No

mean melting

temperature range

°C

78.8 - 81 °C
Conclusions:
The melting point determination of test chemical was done as per the test guideline OECD 102. The method followed was according to Capillary/metal block. The test was conducted in replicates and mean melting point was determined to be in the range between 78.8 - 81°C at 970.2 hPa.
Executive summary:

The melting point of test chemical was determined. The study was performed in accordance with the OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range). The method followed was according to Capillary/metal block. The test was conducted in replicates and mean melting point of the test chemical was determined to be in the range between 78.8 - 81°C at 970.2 hPa.

Description of key information

Based on the available data from study report,the melting point of test chemical was determined. The study was performed in accordance with the OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range). The method followed was according to Capillary/metal block. The test was conducted in replicates and mean melting point of the test chemical was determined to be in the range between 78.8 - 81°C at 970.2 hPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
81 °C

Additional information

Based on the available data from study report,the melting point of test chemical was determined. The study was performed in accordance with the OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range). The method followed was according to Capillary/metal block. The test was conducted in replicates and mean melting point of the test chemical was determined to be in the range between 78.8 - 81°C at 970.2 hPa.

Additional study from handbook and authoritative databases indicates that the melting point of test chemical as 81°C.

In a supporting study from authoritative database & another study from handbook and authoritative database, the melting point of test chemical was determined to be ranges from 73 to 76°C.