Learn More
Cyclohexanol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Cyclohexanol is used in making soaps, dry cleaning agents and plasticizers. It acts as a solvent for rubber, resins, nitrocellulose, metallic soaps, oils, esters and ethers. It is used in the preparation of adipic acid, hexamethylene diamine, cyclohexanone and caprolactam. It acts as a soap stabilizing agent, disinfection medicated soap and detergent emulsion. It is also useful for paint blending agent, leather degreasing agent and polishes.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Cyclohexanol is used in making soaps, dry cleaning agents and plasticizers. It acts as a solvent for rubber, resins, nitrocellulose, metallic soaps, oils, esters and ethers. It is used in the preparation of adipic acid, hexamethylene diamine, cyclohexanone and caprolactam. It acts as a soap stabilizing agent, disinfection medicated soap and detergent emulsion. It is also useful for paint blending agent, leather degreasing agent and polishes.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ethyl ether acetone, chloroform, ethyl acetate, linseed oil and benzene. Slightly miscible with cold water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, hydrogen peroxide and nitric acid.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 23°C to 24°C |
| Density | 0.951 |
| Boiling Point | 160°C to 161°C |
| Flash Point | 67°C (152°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Refractive Index | 1.465 |
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| Beilstein | 906744 |
| Merck Index | 14,2725 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol,ethyl ether acetone,chloroform,ethyl acetate,linseed oil and benzene. Slightly miscible with cold water. |
| Show More |
Safety and Handling
- Cyclohexanol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- 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.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cyclohexanol
RUO – Research Use Only