Product Description

ProductCyclohexane
CAS110-82-7
FormulaC6H12
SynonymBenzene hexahydride, Hexahydrobenzene, Hexamethylene, Hexanaphthene, Cyclohexane, Cyclohexane

Typical Product Specifications

Density0.779 (204 c)
Melting Point6.5 c
Assay99.0% min (GC)
AppearanceClear
Sulfuric AcidPass Test (Darken)
Water0.02% max
Residue after evaporation20ppm max
Insolubilityin water
Refractive Index1.4264
Odorpungent gasoline-like odor
Molecular weight84.16
Colorcolorless mobile liquid
Flash Point(cc) -18.3 c
Solubilityether, chlorinatedaromatic solvs.
Boiling Point80.7 c
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Cyclohexane is a non-polar organic solvent.

It is also used as a chemical building block for downstream derivatives like adipic acid and caprolactam, both of which are used as chemical intermediates in the production of nylon. 

 

Use: SOLVENT

ClassSolvents - Glycols - Alcohols, Chemical Intermediates, Reagent Grade Chemicals, Solvents, Industrial Chemicals, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals
FunctionSolvents
IndustryIndustrial, Pharmaceutical, Organics, Solvents
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