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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
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
thermal analysis
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
158 °C
Atm. press.:
1 013.25 hPa
Decomposition:
yes
Decomp. temp.:
> 175 °C
Remarks on result:
other: Reaction and/or decomposition was observed
Conclusions:
The melting point of the test substance was 158°C (431K).

Description of key information

The melting point was determined to be 158°C at 1013 hPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
158 °C

Additional information

A study was conducted according to OECD TG 102 and Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 method A.1 to determine the melting point of the test substance.

The melting point of the test substance was determined using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The melting temperature of the test substance was 158°C (431K).