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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
Study period:
2012
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
thermal analysis
Remarks:
ASTM D3418 DSC Method
Specific details on test material used for the study:
SMILES- c1(C(C)C)cc(C(C)C)ccc1
PHYSICAL STATE/DESCRIPTION- Clear liquid
STORAGE CONDITIONS- Room temperature, transparent glass container.
Melting / freezing pt.:
-68.24 °C
Atm. press.:
1 atm
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no

For m-DIPB, Tonset is -70.09 °C and Tm is -68.24 °C; the DSC curve is shown in Figure IV-1.

Conclusions:
The melting point was determined -68.24°C at a pressure of 101325 Pa.
Executive summary:

The melting point test was performed according to EU A.1 method.

For the test item, Tonset is -70.09 °C and Tm is -68.24 °C. The melting point was determined -68.24 °C at a pressure of 101325 Pa.

Description of key information

The melting point of the test substance was determined to be -68.24 °C at a pressure of 101325 Pa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
-68.24 °C

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