Methylcyclohexane

Description

Methylcyclohexane is a simple organic hydrocarbon with a molecular formula is C7H14; it is a colourless liquid with a faint benzene-like odor. Methylcyclohexane is used as a solvent and occasionally as a reagent inorganic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is a component of jet fuel and is used in some consumer products such as correction fluids. It can be handled safely, but is considered a flammable and toxic liquid with consequences in case of human or other environmental exposure.
(Use) Methylcyclohexane is used as an organic solvent and occasionally as a reagent in organic synthesis.e.g. it is useful for dissolving forcellulose ethers and is used in some correction fluids.It is rumoured to be one of many compounds found in the lubricant and water-displacement product WD-40. However, this cannot be confirmed due to WD-40’s formula being a classified trade secret. It is also one of a group of fuel substances used as a component in jet fuel surrogate blends, e.g., for Jet Afuel. Methylcyclohexane

 

Names

  • IUPAC name : Methylcyclohexane
  • Other names : Hexahydrotoluene Cyclohexylmethane Toluene hexahydride

 

Identifiers

  • CAS Number : 108-87-2
  • ChemSpider : 7674
  • Jmol interactive 3D : NA
  • PubChem :7962

 

Properties of Methylcyclohexane

  • Chemical formula : C7H14
  • Molar mass : 98.19 g·mol−1
  • Appearance : Colourless liquid
  • Odor : Faint, benzene-like
  • Density : 0.77 g/cm3
  • Melting point : -126.3 °C (−195.3 °F; 146.8 K)
  • Boiling point : 101 °C (214 °F; 374 K)
  • Solubility in water : Insoluble in water
  • Vapor pressure : 37 mmHg (20°C)

 

Hazards

  • Main hazards : severe fire hazard
  • NFPA 704 : 310
  • Flash point : -3 °C (27 °F; 270 K)
  • Explosive limits :1.2%-6.7%

 

Lethal dose or concentration (LDLC)

  • LD50 (Median dose) : 2250 mg/kg (mouse, oral)
  • LC50 (Median concentration) : 10172 ppm (mouse, 2 hr) 10,000-12,500 ppm (mouse, 2 hr) 15227 ppm (rabbit, 1 hr)

 

US health exposure limits (NIOSH)

  • PEL (Permissible) : TWA 500 ppm (2000 mg/m3)
  • REL (Recommended) : TWA 400 ppm (1600 mg/m3)
  • IDLH (Immediate danger) : 1200 ppm

 

Additional Information:

  • Delivery Time : 2-3 days
  • Packaging Details : It Comes in 155 Kg Orginal Intact Drum.

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