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Cyclohexane, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Cyclohexane is used to prepare cyclohexanone-cyclohexanol mixture (i.e. KA oil) by catalytic oxidation, which finds application as raw material for adipic acid and caprolactam. It is used as an organic solvent, paint remover and involved in the calibration of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) instruments.
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Cyclohexane is used to prepare cyclohexanone-cyclohexanol mixture (i.e. KA oil) by catalytic oxidation, which finds application as raw material for adipic acid and caprolactam. It is used as an organic solvent, paint remover and involved in the calibration of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) instruments.
Solubility
Miscible with ether, alcohol, acetone and olive oil. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 6.5°C |
| Density | 0.779 |
| Boiling Point | 80°C to 81°C |
| Quantity | 1000 mL |
| Flash Point | −18°C (−1°F) |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Refractive Index | 1.426 |
| UN Number | UN1145 |
| Beilstein | 1900225 |
| Merck Index | 14,2723 |
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Safety and Handling
- Cyclohexane
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cyclohexane
RUO – Research Use Only
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