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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:
July-August 2014
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
GLP compliance:
yes
Type of method:
capillary method
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Name: RCX 14-672
Chemical Name: Methyl-2-benzoylbenzoate
Batch/Lot Number: N14003
CAS Number: 606-28-0
Description: White to light yellowish powder
Purity: >99%
Expiry date: 30 November 2015
Storage conditions: Controlled room temperature (15-25°C, below 70 RH%), protected from light and humidity
Safety Precautions: Routine safety precautions (gloves, goggles, face mask, lab coat) for unknown materials were applied to assure personnel health and safety.
Melting / freezing pt.:
51.4 °C
Atm. press.:
974 hPa
Conclusions:
The melting point of the test substance is 51.4°C.
Executive summary:

The melting point of the test substance is 51.4°C.

Description of key information

The melting point of the test substance is 51.4 °C. The experiments were carried out at 97.4 kPa atmospheric pressure.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
51.4 °C

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