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.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| 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 |