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Physical & Chemical properties

Melting point / freezing point

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: 2g: Data from handbook or collection of data
Cross-reference
Reason / purpose for cross-reference:
reference to same study

Data source

Referenceopen allclose all

Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals
Author:
O'Neil M. J., Smith A., Heckelman P. E., Koch C. B. and Roman K. J.
Year:
2006
Bibliographic source:
14th edition. Whitehouse Station (NJ)
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
No information
Author:
Budavari S.
Year:
2001
Bibliographic source:
Merck Index 13th Ed. Edited by S Budavari et al. Merck & Co, Inc, USA. Publisher: Merck Research Laboratories Division of Merck & Co, Inc, Whitehouse Station, NJ.

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
no data
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
other: The method for determination of melting point is not specified.

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
α-chlorotoluene
EC Number:
202-853-6
EC Name:
α-chlorotoluene
Cas Number:
100-44-7
Molecular formula:
C7H7Cl
IUPAC Name:
(chloromethyl)benzene
Constituent 2
Reference substance name:
Chloromethylbenzene
IUPAC Name:
Chloromethylbenzene
Details on test material:
no data

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= -48 - <= -43 °C

Any other information on results incl. tables

Results assumed to be reported at normal atmospheric pressure.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The Merck Index gives a range for the melting point of benzyl chloride : freezing point ranges from -48°C to -43°C.
Executive summary:

Data from Handbook: The Merck Index gives a range for the melting point of benzyl chloride : freezing point ranges from -48°C to -43°C.