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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
June, 2018
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2018
Report date:
2018

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Version / remarks:
27 July 1995
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
[ω-hydroxy-C16 (saturated and unsaturated) and C16 (unsaturated)] fatty acids
EC Number:
946-968-6
IUPAC Name:
[ω-hydroxy-C16 (saturated and unsaturated) and C16 (unsaturated)] fatty acids
Test material form:
semi-solid (amorphous): gel
Details on test material:
Identification: [ω-hydroxy-C16 (saturated and unsaturated) and C16 (unsaturated)] fatty acids
Appearance: Brown semi-solid gel (at 20°C)

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
ca. 32.1 °C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
A melting point of 32.1°C was determined for the substance.
Executive summary:

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) experiments were performed in a non-GLP study according to OECD 102. A melting point of 32.1°C was determined for the substance.