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Administrative data

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:
comparable to guideline study

Data source

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

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Version / remarks:
DSC
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
EC Number:
201-946-9
EC Name:
2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
Cas Number:
89-86-1
Molecular formula:
C7H6O4
IUPAC Name:
2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
Test material form:
solid

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 211.2 - <= 215.1 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 hPa
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no

Any other information on results incl. tables

The DSC curve for the sample 1 was recorded. The melting point for the substance was determined as 213.5 °C.

The DSC curve for the sample 2 was recorded. The melting point for the substance was determined as 215.1 °C.

The DSC curve for the sample 3 was recorded. The melting point for the substance was determined as 211.2 °C.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The melting point of beta-resorcylic acid is 211.2 - 215.1°C.
Executive summary:

The melting point of beta-resorcylic acid is 211.2 - 215.1°C using differential scanning calorimetry.