Cyclohexane is a cyclic alkane that predominantly exists in chair conformation due to higher stability. It participates as starting reagent in the photonitrosylation process (PNC process) and affords ε-caprolactum. Its oxidation by employing various oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide, tert-butyl hydroperoxide and molecular oxygen has been reported.
Molecular Formula: C6H12
Molecular Weight: 84.16
Linear Structural Formula: C6H12
MDL Number: MFCD00003814
Purity: >=99%
Melting Point: 4-7 C (lit.)
Density: 0.779 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.426 (lit.)
Application: Cyclohexane may undergo oxidation using hydrogen peroxide as oxidant and in the presence of a polyoxotungstate catalyst to form cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol as the main products. Its dehydrogenation in the presence of Ni-Cu/SiO2 catalysts forms benzene in good yield.
Material category: Solvents
Material Group 1: Performance Grade Solvents
Material Group 2: ACS GeneralUse Solvents
GHS pictograms: GHS07;GHS02;GHS08;GHS09
Signal Words: Danger
H Statements: H225;H410;H304;H336;H315
P Statements: P260;P284;P280;P210;P302 + P352;P308 + P313;P304 + P340;P301 + P330 + P331
Storage condition: Room Temperature
Shipment condition: Room Temperature
C.A.S. Number 1: 110-82-7