Geranyl phenylacetate

Melting point / freezing point

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Reference

Endpoint:

melting point/freezing point

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

comparable to guideline study

Justification for type of information:

Experimental test result performed using standard OECD test guidelines.

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

other: as mentioned below

Principles of method if other than guideline:

The Freezing point determination of Geranyl phenylacetate (CAS No.102-22-7) was done using Freezing Temperature Method (crushed ice and salt method).

GLP compliance:

not specified

Type of method:

other: crushed ice and salt method (Freezing Temperature Method)

Specific details on test material used for the study:

Name of the test chemical: (2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-yl 2-phenylacetate/ Geranyl phenylacetate
Molecular formula: C18H24O2
Molecular weight: 272.3856 g/mol
Smiles Notation: c1(CC(OC\C=C(\CC\C=C(\C)C)C)=O)ccccc1
InChI: 1S/C18H24O2/c1-15(2)8-7-9-16(3)12-13-20-18(19)14-17-10-5-4-6-11-17/h4-6,8,10-12H,7,9,13-14H2,1-3H3/b16-12+
Substance Type: Organic
Physical State: Liquid (Colorless)

Key result

Melting / freezing pt.:

< -10.41 °C

Atm. press.:

967.4 hPa

Remarks on result:

other: no other details mentioned

TEST DESCRIPTION AND RESULT

Method Details		Observations	Remarks if, any
Method	Freezing Temperature Method	-
Principle of Freezing Point test	The freezing point of a pure sample is the temperature at which transition from liquid to solid state takes place at atmospheric pressure.
Quantity of test item used	g	1ml
Type of cooling bath used	·         ·         ·         ·         ·	Crushed Ice-Salt
Type and model no. of temperature sensor used	·         ·         ·         ·	Glass thermometer
Atmospheric pressure	hPa	967.4 hPa
Freezing point °C	°C	less than -10.41 °C

Conclusions:

The Freezing point of Geranyl phenylacetate; CAS No. 102-22-7 was determined, using Freezing Temperature Method . No freezing was observed up to -10.41 °C. Hence, the freezing point was inferred to be less than -10.41°C at 967.4 hPa.

Executive summary:

The Freezing point determination of Geranyl phenylacetate (CAS No.102-22-7) was done using crushed ice and salt ( Freezing Temperature Method) . No freezing was observed up to -10.41°C.

Hence, the freezing point was inferred to be less than -10.41°C at 967.4 hPa.

Description of key information

The Freezing point of Geranyl phenylacetate; CAS No. 102-22-7 was determined, using Freezing Temperature Method . No freezing was observed up to -10.41 °C. Hence, the freezing point was inferred to be less than -10.41°C at 967.4 hPa.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Melting / freezing point at 101 325 Pa:

-10.41 °C

Additional information

The Freezing point determination of Geranyl phenylacetate (CAS No.102-22-7) was done using crushed ice and salt ( Freezing Temperature Method) . No freezing was observed up to -10.41°C.

Hence, the freezing point was inferred to be less than -10.41°C at 967.4 hPa.