Linalyl propionate

Auto flammability

Administrative data

Endpoint:

auto-ignition temperature (liquids)

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

18 June - 26 July, 2014

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

other: A modern GLP study conducted according the appropriate guidelines.

Data source

Reference

Reference Type:

study report

Title:

Unnamed

Year:

2014

Report date:

2014

Materials and methods

Test guideline

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.15 (Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases))

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Test material

Test material information

Constituent 1

Reference substance name:

Linalyl propionate

EC Number:

205-627-5

EC Name:

Linalyl propionate

Cas Number:

144-39-8

Molecular formula:

C13H22O2

IUPAC Name:

3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl propanoate

impurity 1

Reference substance name:

Unknown impurities

Molecular formula:

not applicable

IUPAC Name:

Unknown impurities

Test material form:

liquid

Details on test material:

- Name of test material (as cited in study report): Linalyl propionate
- Molecular formula: C13H22O2
- Molecular weight: 210.3 g/mol
- Analytical purity: 100.0%
- Lot/batch No.: SC00010215
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: 12 January 2015
- Storage condition of test material: room temperature, in the dark

Results and discussion

Auto-ignition temperature (liquids / gases)

Auto-ignition temperature:

264 °C

Atm. press.:

>= 100.6 - <= 101.8 kPa

Any other information on results incl. tables

Test Temperature (ºC)	Test Volume (μL)	Ignition Delay (s)	Observations
200	70	>300	No ignition. Grey smoke emitted.
250	70	>300	No ignition. Grey smoke emitted.
300	70	5	An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.
280	70	13	An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.
274	70	>300	No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.
278	70	>300	No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.
278	200	14	An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.
276	200	16	An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.
274	200	14	An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.
272	200	9	An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.
270	200	9	An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.
268	200	12	An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.
266	200	13	An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.
264	200	15	An orange flame. Grey fumes were emitted.
262	200	>300	No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.
262	400	>300	No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.
262	600	>300	No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.
262	800	>300	No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.
262	1000	>300	No ignition. Grey fumes were emitted.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:

The auto-ignition temperature of Linalyl propionate is 264 ± 5 °C at atmospheric pressure.

Executive summary:

The auto-ignition temperature of Linalyl propionate was determined according to Method A15 Auto-Ignition Temperature (Liquids and Gases) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 440/2008 of 30. The auto-ignition temperature of Linalyl isobutyrate is 264 ± 5 °C at atmospheric pressure.