Cyclohexane CAS Number 110-82-7 Molecular Formula C6H12 Molecular Weight 84.16 Package: Function: organic synthesis Application: spin, material science Tags: New Products.
Cyclohexane is a cycloalkane with the molecular formula C6H12. Cyclohexane is mainly used for the industrial production of adipic acid and caprolactam, which are precursors to nylon. Cyclohexane is a colourless, flammable liquid with a distinctive detergent-like odor, reminiscent of cleaning products (in which it is sometimes used).
Chemical formula: C6H12
Molar mass: 84.16 g/mol
Appearance: colorless liquid
Odor: sweet, gasoline-like
Density: 0.7781 g/mL, liquid
Melting point: 6.47 °C (43.65 °F; 279.62 K)
Boiling point: 80.74 °C (177.33 °F; 353.89 K)
Solubility in water: Immiscible
Solubility: soluble in ether, alcohol, acetone miscible with olive oil
Vapor pressure: 78 mmHg (20°C)[1]
Refractive index (nD) : 1.42662
Viscosity: 1.02 cP at 17 °C
Commercially most of cyclohexane produced is converted into cyclohexanone–cyclohexanol mixture (or "KA oil") by catalytic oxidation. KA oil is then used as a raw material for adipic acid and caprolactam.
Cyclohexane is sometimes used as an organic solvent.
Cyclohexane is a cycloalkane with the molecular formula C6H12. Cyclohexane is mainly used for the industrial production of adipic acid and caprolactam, which are precursors to nylon. Cyclohexane is a colourless, flammable liquid with a distinctive detergent-like odor, reminiscent of cleaning products (in which it is sometimes used).
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