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Friday, 25 November 2016

Properties of Cyclohexanol

Description

 
Cyclohexanol is an organic compound. The molecule is related to cyclohexane ring by replacement of one hydrogen atom by a hydroxyl group. It is an important feedstock in the polymer industry, firstly as a precursor to Nylons, but also to various plasticizers. Small amounts are used as a solvent.

Chemical Properties

Acidity16
AppearanceColorless, Viscous Liquid
Boiling Point160.84 °C
CAS Number108-93-0
ChEBI18099
ClassNA
Density0.962 g/ml
EINECS Number203-630-6
IUPAC NameCyclohexanol
InChI1S/C6H12O/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h6-7H,1-5H2
InChIKeyHPXRVTGHNJAIIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Main HazardsFlammable, Skin irritant, Reacts violently with oxidizing agents
Melting Point25.93 °C
Molar Mass100.158 g/mol
Molecular FormulaC6H12O
NFPA 704H-2,F-2,R-0,C-NA
PGNA
RTECS NumberGV7875000
Solubility3.60 g/100 ml
SynonymsCyclohexyl Alcohol;Hexahydrophenol;Hydrophenol;Hydroxycyclohexane;Naxol
Viscosity41.07 mPa·s

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