Cyclohexane
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Description
A colorless, strong smelling solvent whose structure is an aliphatic cyclic hydrocarbon. Cyclohexane is a common solvent that is used in the production of resin nylon. It dissolves many types of materials such as ether cellulose ethers, fats, oils, waxes, bitumens, resin natural resins, and natural rubber. Cyclohexane is often used in varnish and remover paint removers.
Synonyms and Related Terms
hexamethylene; hexanaphthene; hexahydrobenzene
Other Properties
Miscible in ethanol, acetone, benzene, ether, carbon tetrachloride. Immiscible in water.
| Composition | C6H12 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 110-82-7 |
| Melting Point | 6.5 |
| Density | 0.7781 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.= 84.16 |
| Refractive Index | 1.424 |
| Boiling Point | 80.7 |
Hazards and Safety
Highly flammable. Flashpoint = -18 C (0 F).
May cause skin, nose and eye irritation. Acute exposure may cause narcosis.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Comparisons
Authority
- G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 744
- Michael McCann, Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 2792
- CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, Robert Weast (ed.), CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, v. 61, 1980 Comment: ref. index = 1.424