| CAS# | 110-82-7 |
| FORMULA | C6H12 |
| Synonyms | Hexahydrobenzene; Hexamethylene |
| GROUPS / USES | Solvent, Paint & Varnish remover, Nylon production, Perfumes, Essential oil extraction, Analytical chemistry, Solid fuel |
| Markets | Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Textiles |
FAQ’S
What is Cyclohexane?
Cyclohexane is a colorless, flammable liquid with a petroleum-like odor. It is a non-polar solvent and a raw material for making nylon.
What are the uses of Cyclohexane?
Cyclohexane is used as a solvent to dissolve fats, oils, waxes, resins, lacquers, cellulose ethers, bitumen, and crude rubber. It is used to remove paint and varnish; to produce nylon 6 and nylon 66; production of perfumes; extract essential oils; to determine molecular weight; and to make solid fuel for camp stoves.
Is Cyclohexane hazardous?
Cyclohexane can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, and throat. Prolonged exposure can cause a skin rash, dryness, itching, and redness. It is a dangerous fire hazard.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Cyclohexane to users/customers for Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, and Textiles.
Cyclohexane Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Purity | 98-99% (by wt) Min. |
| Methyl Cyclopentane | 0.2% (by wt.) Max. |
| Methyl Cyclohexane | 0.2% (by wt.) Max. |
| Benzene | 0.02% (by wt.) Max. |
| Low Boiling Products | 0.5-0.8% (by wt.) Max. |
| Water | 0.05 % (by wt.) Max. |
