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Melting point / freezing point

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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:
study well documented, meets generally accepted scientific principles, acceptable for assessment
Qualifier:
no guideline followed
Version / remarks:
Melting point was determined using the Differential-Scanning -Calorimetry (DSC).
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The Differential-Scanning-Calorimetry (DSC) was used to determine the melting temperature of the test item. The melting temperature was determined at a heating rate of 5 K/min.
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
differential scanning calorimetry
Remarks:
Differential scanning calorimetry
Melting / freezing pt.:
155 °C
Remarks on result:
other: Heating rate of 5 K/min

Melting point data for (acetylacetonato) dicarbonyl rhodium (I) at a heating rate of 5 K/min:

Trial no.  Sample mass (mg)  Melting temperature (extrapolated) (deg C)
 1  3.39  153
 2  6.50  155
Conclusions:
The melting point of dicarbonyl(pentane-2,4-dionato-O,O')rhodium is about 155°C.
Executive summary:

This is a non-guideline study but follows an acceptable method for determining melting point using differential scanning calorimetry. The melting point of dicarbonyl(pentane-2,4 -dionato-O,O')rhodium was determined to be about 155°C, as measured by differential scanning calorimetry.

Description of key information

The melting point of dicarbonyl(pentane-2,4-dionato-O,O')rhodium is about 155°C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
155 °C

Additional information

Michael-Schulz (2012) is non-GLP study but followed a standard test method and melting point was determined using differential scanning calorimetry. The melting point of dicarbonyl(pentane-2,4 -dionato-O,O')rhodium was determined to be about 155°C.