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Hexahydrotoluene

CAS108-87-2EC203-624-3
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Solvent for cellulose ethers

This compound, also known as hexahydrotoluene, is a colorless liquid with a faint odor. It is a saturated hydrocarbon commonly used as a solvent for cellulose ethers.

Solvent for cellulose ethers

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315Causes skin irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H320Causes eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H302Harmful if swallowed
H316Causes mild skin irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

methylcyclohexane

InChIKey

UAEPNZWRGJTJPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1CCCCC1

Synonyms (20)
  • 2-methylcyclohexane
  • Cyclohexane, methyl-
  • Cyclohexylmethane
  • Hexahydrotoluene
  • Hexahydroxytoluene
  • Methylcyclohexane, anhydrous
  • Metylocykloheksan
  • Metylocykloheksan [Polish]
  • Sextone B
  • Toluene hexahydride
  • Toluene, hexahydro-
  • methycyclohexane
  • methyl cyclohexane