2-hydroxy-3-propyl-2H-furan-5-one

Auto flammability

Administrative data

Endpoint:

auto-ignition temperature (liquids)

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

31 July 2018 - 19 April 2019

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2019

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Test guideline 1

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.15 (Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases))

Version / remarks:

2016

Deviations:

no

Test guideline 2

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

DIN 51794 (Testing of mineral oil hydrocarbons - Determination of ignition temperature)

Version / remarks:

2003

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

5-hydroxy-4-propyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one

Cas Number:

78920-10-2

Molecular formula:

C7H10O3

IUPAC Name:

5-hydroxy-4-propyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one

Test material form:

liquid: viscous

Details on test material:

- Appearance: Brown viscous liquid
- Storage condition of test material: At room temperature

Results and discussion

Auto-ignition temperature (liquids / gases)

Key result

Auto-ignition temperature:

340 °C

Atm. press.:

>= 1 001 - <= 1 012 hPa

Any other information on results incl. tables

Table: Results auto-ignition temperature measurements

Test	Volume [μL]	Auto-ignition temperature [°C]	Ignition delay [s]	Colour of the flame	Minimum auto-ignition temperature [°C]
1	70	359	26	orange/blue	353
	150	353	26
	200	362	14
2	60	374	24	orange/blue	344
	120	344	30
	170	359	19
3	80	360	23	orange/blue	347
	100	347	32
	220	366	18

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:

The auto-ignition temperature of the substance was determined to be 340°C (at 1001-1012 hPa).