CAS Number: 110‑82‑7
Synonyms: Cyclohexane; Hexahydrobenzene; Cyclohexan; CYCLOHEXANE
Chemical Formula: C₃H₉N
Product Introduction
Cyclohexane is a colorless, volatile, non‑polar cycloalkane with a mild, detergent‑like odor. Widely used as an industrial solvent and as a feedstock for adipic acid and caprolactam—key precursors to nylon.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Mild, gasoline/detergent-like |
| Density @ 20‑25 °C | 0.778–0.779 g/cm³ |
| Melting Point | 4–7 °C |
| Boiling Point | 80.7–80.8 °C |
| Flash Point | ~–18 °C (CC) |
| Vapor Pressure @20 °C | ~78–100 mmHg (~10 kPa) |
| Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ) | ~1.426–1.427 |
| Solubility in Water | Insoluble (~0.01%) |
| Molecular Weight | 84.16 g/mol |
Extremely flammable; corrosive; toxic (oral LD₅₀ ~500 mg/kg in rats) . GHS: H224, H302, H314, H335. Use under inert/N₂ atmosphere with full PPE, gas monitoring. Store compressed in cylinders with gas safety.
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