C6H12
84.16 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalDanger
Hexamethylene
CAS110-82-7EC203-806-2
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Solvent and nylon production intermediate
This compound is a clear, colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor that is used as a solvent and as an intermediate in the production of nylon. It is insoluble in water and has a density lower than water, with vapors heavier than air.
solvent for lacquers, resins, and gluesintermediate in nylon productionpaint and varnish remover
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CAS 110-82-7
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Referencestereoisomer of
(2H12)Cyclohexane
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research compound
Safety Reference
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315Causes skin irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H371May cause damage to organs
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H305May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H401Toxic to aquatic life
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
cyclohexane
InChIKey
XDTMQSROBMDMFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1CCCCC1
Synonyms (43)
- Acid red 300
- Benzene, hexahydro-
- Benzenehexahydride
- CYCLOHEXANE [MART.]
- Caswell No. 269
- Cicloesano
- Cicloesano [Italian]
- Ciclohexano
- Cyclohexaan
- Cyclohexaan [Dutch]
- Cyclohexan
- Cyclohexan [German]
- Cyclohexane, SAJ first grade
- Cyclohexane, anhydrous
- Cyclohexane, p.a.
- Cykloheksan
- Cykloheksan [Polish]
- Hexahydrobenzene
- Hexamethylene
- Hexanaphthene
- RCRA waste no. U056
- RCRA waste number U056
- Zyklohexan
- cyclo-hexane
- cylcohexane
- cylohexane