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Administrative data

Endpoint:
stability: thermal, sunlight, metals, other
Remarks:
Migrated from section 'Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals'
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
other information
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Scientifically acceptable study with detailed documentation according to a BASF standard method.

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2005
Report date:
2005

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: DIN 51007
GLP compliance:
no

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
EC Number:
202-225-1
EC Name:
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
Cas Number:
93-17-4
Molecular formula:
C10H11NO2
IUPAC Name:
3,4-dimethoxyphenylacetonitrile
Details on test material:
- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Veratrylcyanid, roh
- Analytical purity: raw
- Impurities (identity and concentrations): Toluol (4,0 %)
- Lot/batch No.: LV 20/05

Results and discussion

For thermal stability study

Test substance thermally stable:
yes
Operating temperature
Operating temp.:
30 - 500 °C
Remarks on result:
other: 1st reaction exotherm at onset temperature = 320 °C, peak temperature = 411 °C and energy release = 820 J/g

Any other information on results incl. tables

Test parameters 

Apparatus: Mettler TA 8000
Sample containers: closed high pressure cell made of V4A
Sample weight: 15.9 mg
Reference material: empty container
Heating rate: 2.5 °C/min
Temperature range: from 30 °C to 500 °C

Results 

1st reaction exotherm
Onset temperature: 320 °C
Peak temperature: 411 °C
Energy release: 820 J/g

The reaction is self-accelerating.

Applicant's summary and conclusion