Cyclohexene, 99% stab., Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Cyclohexene is used as a solvent. It is employed as a precursor to caprolactam, adipic acid, maleic acid, dicyclohexyladipate and cyclohexeneoxide. It is used as an intermediate for the production of cyclohexanol and cyclohexeneoxide.

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Applications
Cyclohexene is used as a solvent. It is employed as a precursor to caprolactam, adipic acid, maleic acid, dicyclohexyladipate and cyclohexeneoxide. It is used as an intermediate for the production of cyclohexanol and cyclohexeneoxide.

Solubility
Immiscible with cold water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -104°C
• Density: 0.811
• Boiling Point: 83°C to 85°C
• Flash Point: −20°C (−4°F)
• Odor: Petrol-like
• Refractive Index: 1.446
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN2256
• Beilstein: 906737
• Merck Index: 14,2727
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with cold water.
• Formula Weight: 82.15
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Cyclohexene

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Cyclohexene

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P264-Wash face, hands, and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cyclohexene

RUO – Research Use Only