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Administrative data

Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)

Data source

Reference
Title:
Comparison of the freezing temperature against a reference curve prepared using substances with known freezing point.
Author:
Corcoran, J., Kruse, H. and Skolnik, S.
Year:
1953
Bibliographic source:
J. Phys. Chem. 57:435-437.

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline available
Principles of method if other than guideline:
Comparison of the freezing temperature against a reference curve prepared using substances with known freezing point.
GLP compliance:
not specified
Type of method:
thermal analysis

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
Ethanol
EC Number:
200-578-6
EC Name:
Ethanol
Cas Number:
64-17-5
Molecular formula:
C2H6O
IUPAC Name:
ethanol

Results and discussion

Melting / freezing point
Key result
Melting / freezing pt.:
-114 °C
Atm. press.:
1 atm

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Freezing point of absolute alcohol (ethanol) is -114 °C
Executive summary:

Freezing point of (ethanol) is -114 °C