Description / Application
Cyclohexane is an alicyclic hydrocarbon comprising a ring of six carbon atoms; the cyclic form of hexane, used as a raw material in the manufacture of nylon. It has a role as a non-polar solvent. It is a volatile organic compound and a cycloalkane.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C6H12 |
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| Molecular Weight | 84.16 |
| MFCD | MFCD00003814 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN1145 |
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| Hazard Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |