Flammable
Irritant
Health hazard
Environmental hazard
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Cyclohexane is a colorless, flammable liquid used primarily as a solvent in chemical processes and in the production of polymers.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and in chemical formulations.
- Polymer Production: Applied in the production of nylon and other synthetic fibers.
- Laboratories: Used as a solvent for chemical reactions and in chromatography.
- Petrochemicals: Used in the extraction of oils and in the refining of hydrocarbons.
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Odor
Sweet, detergent-like odor
Molecular Formula
C6H12
Molecular Weight
84.16 g/mol
Boiling Point
80.7 °C
Density
0.779 g/cm³
Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents
Flash Point
-20 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, but highly flammable
IUPAC Name
cyclohexane
Molekulyar formul
C6H12
Molekulyar kütlə
84.16 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
C1CCCCC1
InChIKey
XDTMQSROBMDMFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H305 May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H371 May cause damage to organs
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H401 Toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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