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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
other: handbook data
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
review article or handbook
Title:
Military explosives
Author:
United States Army
Year:
1984
Bibliographic source:
Technical manual TM 9-1300-214, Headquaters, Department of the Army, p. 7-15 to 7-16

Materials and methods

Principles of method if other than guideline:
The melting point of tetracene is reported in a Technical Manual.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
other: not reported

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
4-amidino-N'-nitroso-1-tetrazene-1-carboximidohydrazide
EC Number:
203-659-4
EC Name:
4-amidino-N'-nitroso-1-tetrazene-1-carboximidohydrazide
Cas Number:
109-27-3
Molecular formula:
C2H8N10O
IUPAC Name:
1-{4-[amino(3-oxotriazanyl)methyl]tetraazanyl}methanediamine
Test material form:
solid

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
140 - 160 °C
Atm. press.:
ca. 1 013 hPa
Decomposition:
yes

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
The melting point of tetracene is reported to be in the range between 140 and 160°C and this process is accompanied by decompostion and explosion.
Executive summary:

In the Technical Manual, the melting point of tetracene is reported to be in the range between 140 and 160°C and the melting process is accompanied by decomposition and explosion.