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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2018
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
2018
Report date:
2018

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
capillary method

Test material

1
Reference substance name:
Fatty acids, C16-18 (even numbered) and C18 (unsaturated) hexadecyl esters
EC Number:
701-211-7
Cas Number:
869110-09-8
Molecular formula:
R1, R2, R3: C15-, C17- saturated, C17- unsaturated alkyl chains
IUPAC Name:
Fatty acids, C16-18 (even numbered) and C18 (unsaturated) hexadecyl esters
Test material form:
other: Off white waxy solid
Details on test material:
XP3616
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Shea butter cetyl ester
CAS:95912-87-1
Batch number: XP3616
Appearance: Off white waxy solid

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
ca. 50.1 °C

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Melting point is 50.1°C
Executive summary:

The melting point was determined in accordance with Method A1 (EC) Number 440/2008, Capillary Method, and found to be 50.1 °C.