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Cyclo Hexane
Cyclohexane is a non-polar organic colourless solvent. Cyclohexane is a colorless, flammable liquid with a distinctive detergent-like odor, reminiscent of cleaning products (in which it is sometimes used). Cyclohexane is mainly used for the industrial production of adipic acid and caprolactam, which are precursors to nylon.
Cyclohexane frequently used as a recrystallization solvent, as many organic compounds exhibit good solubility in hot cyclohexane and poor solubility at low temperatures.
CYCLOHEXANE is a clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Used to make nylon, as a solvent, paint remover, and to make other chemicals. Flash point -4°F. Density 6.5 lb / gal
Original cyclohexanes are almost not water-soluble, owing to the six-membered rings do not possess polar groups to support the solubility in water but promote the solubility in nonpolar solvent. The light structure of the carbocyclic ring gives cyclohexane a low boiling point and melting point, thus they are commonly presented as colorless liquid.
| PRODUCT NAME | : | CYCLOHEXANE |
| CAS number | : | 110-82-7 |
| UN number | : | 1145 |
| Formula | : | C6H12 |
| Odour | : | PUNGENT |
| Soluble in water | : | INSOLUBLE |
| Density | : | 0.779 at oC |
| Boiling point | : | 81 oC |
| Melting point | : | 7 oC |
| Viscosity | : | 1.02 cp at 17 oC |
| Flashpoint | : | -20 oC |
| Explosive limits | : | 1.3 – 8.4 Vol% |
| Vapour pressure | : | 104 mbar at 20 oC |
| Skin absorption/irritation | : | YES |
| TLV Country NL Year 1995 | : | 250 ppm 875 mg/m3 |
| Pollution category 1994 | : |
C |