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Cyclohexane
Physical Description
Descriptions:
- Cyclohexane appears as a clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Used to make nylon, as a solvent, paint remover, and to make other chemicals. Flash point -4 °f. Density 6.5 lb / gal (less than water) and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air.
- Gas or vapor; Liquid
Color/Form: Colorless mobile liquid
Odor: Solvent odor; Pungent when impure
Molecular Information
Molecular Formula:
C6H12
Molecular Weight:
84.16 g/mol
Core Physical Values
Density: 0.779 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Vapor Density: 2.9 Relative (Air = 1) – Heavier than air.
Vapor Pressure: 78 mmHg at 20 °C
Boiling Point: 80.7 °C
Melting Point: 6.5 °C
Flash Point: -20 °C
Solubilities
- 55.00 g/L in Water at 25 °C
- Miscible in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, ligroin, carbon tetrachloride
Decomposition
- When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
Viscosities
- 0.977 mPa.s at 20 °C
Other Properties
Refractive Index: 1.42662 at 20 °C
Chemical Classes:
- Cosmetics
- Food Additives
- Solvents
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