Reaction mass of [2,2,4-trimethyl-1-(2-methylpropanoyloxy)pentan-3-yl] benzoate and [2,2,4-trimethyl-3-(2-methylpropanoyloxy)pentyl] 2-methylpropanoate and (3-benzoyloxy-2,2,4-trimethylpentyl) benzoate

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:

13 July 2012 - 03 October 2012

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.1 (Melting / Freezing Temperature)

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)

GLP compliance:

yes

Type of method:

other: ring method

Specific details on test material used for the study:

SOURCE OF TEST MATERIAL
- Source and lot/batch No.of test material: V046212201
- Expiration date of the lot/batch: 30 April 2014
- Storage condition of test material: room temperature, in the dark

Key result

Melting / freezing pt.:

<= -20 °C

Atm. press.:

1 atm

Conclusions:

The pour point of the test item was determined to be less than -20 deg C

Description of key information

The Freezing Point (OECD 102) of Reaction Mass of 1-isopropyl-2,2 dimethyltrimethylene diisobutyrate and 3-benzoyloxy-2,2,4-trimethyl pentyl isobutyrate and 2,2,4-trimethylpentane-1,3-diyl dibenzoate is < -20 deg C.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:

-20 °C

Additional information

The Freezing Point is less than -20 deg C using the pour point method.