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Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
november 2017 - march 2018
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
Deviations:
no
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EPA OPPTS 830.7200 (Melting Point / Melting Range)
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
-4.1 °C
Atm. press.:
> 1 007 - < 1 009 hPa
Conclusions:
The melting/freezing point of 3-methyl sulfolane is -4.1ºC at 1008 ± 1 hPa.
Executive summary:

The substance 3 -methyl sulfolane has a freezing/melting point of -4.1ºC at 1008 ± 1 hPa according to the guideline OECD 102, EU method A.1 and OPPTS 830.7200 following the differential scanning calorimetry method.

Description of key information

The melting/freezing point of 3-methyl sulfolane is -4.1ºC at 1008 ± 1 hPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
-4.1 °C

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