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Melting point / freezing point

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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
other: Data obtained from a secondary source
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
4 (not assignable)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
secondary literature
GLP compliance:
no
Melting / freezing pt.:
37.8 °C
Conclusions:
A melting point value of 37.8°C was reported in a secondary literature. The original reference was not available for review and no further information is available. The reliability of this result is not assignable.
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2009-09-11
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
test procedure in accordance with national standard methods with acceptable restrictions
Remarks:
Test procedure in accordance with national standard methods (ASTM) without GLP.
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
other: ASTM-D97
Deviations:
no
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
pour point
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
39 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 atm
Decomposition:
no
Sublimation:
no

Measurement

(repeat determination)

Pour Point: 39°C / 39°C

Conclusions:
A pour point value of 39°C at atmospheric pressure was determined for the substance using a relevant test method. The result is considered to be reliable.
Executive summary:

The pour point of Tetradecanol was assessed according to ASTM-D97. The pour point was 39 °C at atmospheric pressure.

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
other: Data obtained from a handbook
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Principles of method if other than guideline:
No details are available on the guideline used to determine this result.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Melting / freezing pt.:
39.5 °C
Remarks on result:
other: The atmospheric pressure at which this result was determined is not stated but it is consistent with expected properties at standard pressure.
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 39 - <= 40 °C
Remarks on result:
other: The atmospheric pressure at which this result was determined is not stated but it is consistent with expected properties at standard pressure. This value was taken from an earlier edition of the Handbook (1990)
Conclusions:
Melting point in the range 39-40ºC was reported in a handbook of reliable data which has been subject to peer-review and in which the original data sources are traceable. The result is considered to be reliable.
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
other: Data obtained from a secondary source
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
4 (not assignable)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
documentation insufficient for assessment
GLP compliance:
not specified
Melting / freezing pt.:
38 °C
Conclusions:
A melting point value of 38°C was reported in a secondary literature. The original reference was not available for review and no further information is available. The reliability of this result is not assignable.
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
other: Data obtained from a secondary source
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Reliability:
4 (not assignable)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
secondary literature
GLP compliance:
not specified
Melting / freezing pt.:
39.5 °C
Conclusions:
A melting point value of 39.5°C was reported in a secondary literature. The original reference was not available for review and no further information is available. The reliability of this result is not assignable.

Description of key information

The pour point of tetradecan-1-ol is 39°C at 1013 hPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
39 °C

Additional information

A measured pour point value of 39°C at 1013 hPa was determined in accordance with ASTM-D97 test method. The result is considered to be reliable and is selected as key study.

It is supported by melting point value in the range 39-40°C taken from a reliable handbook which has been subject to peer review and various consistent results from other secondary sources of non assignable reliability.

Discussion of trends in the Category of C6-24 linear and essentially-linear aliphatic alcohols:

As the chain length increases, melting point increases. This is because molecular weight is higher and intermolecular forces in the substance are all higher.