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Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
2007
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: Melting point determined on XT-4 binocular microscope melting point apparatus
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Name of test material in study: Benzofurazan oxide (BFO)
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 72 - <= 73 °C

yellow solid, recrystallized from 95% ethanol

Conclusions:
The melting point was determined using a binocular microscope melting point apparatus to be 72-73°C.
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
1984
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
GLP compliance:
no
Type of method:
other: Melting point were determined in capillary tubes and are corrected by melting pints of standard compounds
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Name of test material in study: Benzofuroxan
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 69.5 - <= 70.5 °C

recrystallized from pentane/benzene

Conclusions:
The melting point was determined to 69.5-70.5°C.
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
supporting study
Study period:
2011
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
comparable to guideline study with acceptable restrictions
Qualifier:
equivalent or similar to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)
Type of method:
other: Melting Points were recorded on a digital melting-point apparatus and are uncorrected
Specific details on test material used for the study:
Name of test material in study: BFO
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
>= 66 - <= 67 °C
Conclusions:
The melting point was determined to 66-67°C.

Description of key information

In the literature the value for the melting point is reported to 72-73°C. Further literature values of 66 -67°C and 69.5 -70.5°C support the chosen value.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:
72.5 °C

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