Methylcyclohexane, 99%

Product Code. 11463067

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A16057.0F

Description

CAS: 108-87-2 | C7H14 | 98.19 g/mol

Methylcyclohexane is used as a solvent and reagent in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is a component of jet fuel and also used as correction fluid in certain consumer products. It acts as a starting material for toluene synthesis

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methylcyclohexane is used as a solvent and reagent in organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is a component of jet fuel and also used as correction fluid in certain consumer products. It acts as a starting material for toluene synthesis

Solubility
Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-87-2
• Molecular Formula: C7H14
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 98.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00001497
• InChI Key: UAEPNZWRGJTJPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: cyclohexane, methyl, hexahydrotoluene, cyclohexylmethane, toluene hexahydride, hexahydroxytoluene, sextone b, toluene, hexahydro, metylocykloheksan, methyl cyclohexane, methylcyclohexan
• PubChem CID: 7962
• IUPAC Name: methylcyclohexane
• SMILES: CC1CCCCC1

• Melting Point: -126°C
• Density: 0.771
• Boiling Point: 101°C
• Flash Point: −4°C (−25°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.423
• Quantity: 2500 mL
• UN Number: UN2296
• Beilstein: 505972
• Merck Index: 14,6047
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 98.19
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methylcyclohexane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Methylcyclohexane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• 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.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methylcyclohexane

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only