Cyclohexane PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Synonym:  Cyclohexane
Linear Formula:  C6H12
Molecular Weight:  84.16 g/mol
CAS Number: 110-82-7

Properties

Vapour pressure 77 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Practically Insoluble
Autoignition temp. 500 °F
Explosion limit 9 %
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.426
B pt. 80.7 °C
M pt. 6.47 °C
Density 0.779 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H315,H336,H410
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29021100
Flash point -1 °F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1145

Description

Application
Cyclohexane is widely used as an industrial solvent and as a raw material for the production of intermediates used in the manufacture of nylon synthetic fibers plastics and other chemicals.

Purpose
The purpose of Cyclohexane is to serve as a non-polar solvent and as a feedstock for the synthesis of important industrial chemicals such as cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol.

General Description
Cyclohexane is a colorless flammable cyclic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H12 that has a mild sweet odor and is widely used in organic synthesis and chemical manufacturing.