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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2015
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study without detailed documentation
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
not applicable
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
thermal analysis
Melting / freezing pt.:
2.13 °C
Decomposition:
no
Remarks on result:
other: No pressure reported
Conclusions:
The melting point of 2,2-dimethylpropanoic anhydride was measured to be 2.13 °C and no pressure was reported.
Executive summary:

According to OECD Guidelines for Testing of Chemicals, Section 1 ¿ Physical-Chemical Properties No: 102 ¿Melting Point / Melting Range¿ and to Council Regulations EC No 440/2008, Guideline Part A ¿ Methods for the Determination of Physico-Chemical Properties, A.1. ¿Melting / Freezing Temperature¿ a melting point of 2.13 °C was determined. No pressure was reported. Between 70 and 200 °C an additional endothermic phases could be detected. The melting process was found to be reversible.

Description of key information

The melting point of the substance was measured to be 2.13 °C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
2.13 °C

Additional information

No pressure is reported.