Chemical name |
Methylcyclohexane |
Alias |
Hexahydrotoluene, Methylhexane, Cyclohexyl methane, |
Content |
99% |
CAS NO. |
108-87-2 |
EINECS |
203-624-3 |
Chemical formula |
C7H14 |
Molecular weight |
98.18 |
Appearance: |
Colorless transparent liquid with aromatic fragrance |
Density: |
0.77 g/cm³(at 25 °C ) |
Melting point: |
-126.3℃ |
Boiling point: |
101 ℃ |
Flash point: |
-3.9℃ |
Refractive index: |
1.426 |
Log P: |
3.88 |
Critical temperature: |
299.1 ℃ |
Critical pressure: |
3.471MPa |
Upper explosive limit (V/V): |
6.7% |
Lower explosive limit (V/V): |
1.2% |
Hazard Class |
3 |
Solubility: |
Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, petroleum ether, carbon tetrachloride, etc. |
Methylcyclohexane should be stored in a cool and ventilated warehouse. Keep away from kindling and heat sources. The storage temperature should not exceed 37℃. Keep container sealed. It shall be stored separately from oxidant and shall not be mixed. Explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities shall be adopted. It is forbidden to use mechanical equipment and tools that are easy to produce sparks. The storage area shall be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and appropriate storage materials.
Methylcyclohexane is an important organic solvent and extractant used as solvent and analytical reagent. It is widely used in rubber, paint, grease and other industries. It is also used in organic synthesis as solvent, standard substance for chromatographic analysis, as standard for calibrating thermometer, and also used in organic synthesis.