Cyclohexane
- IUPAC name
- cyclohexane
- Molecular formula
- C6H12
- Molecular weight
- 84.16 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 84.093900383 Da
- XLogP3
- 3.4
- Topological polar surface area
- 0.0 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 0
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:29005
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL15980
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4021923
- PubMed:37944760
- PubMed:23981468
- PubMed:23125803
- PubMed:23125737
- PubMed:23125687
- PubMed:23125653
- PubMed:23125641
- PubMed:23125578
- PubMed:23084486
- PubMed:23065933
- PubMed:23060241
- PubMed:23059906
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Autoignition Temperature: 518 °F (USCG, 1999) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Autoignition Temperature: 473 °F (245 °C) Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Autoignition Temperature: 260 °C Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Boiling Point: 177.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Boiling Point: 80.7 °C at 760 mm Hg Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Boiling Point: 80.00 to 82.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Boiling Point: 81 °C Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Boiling Point: 177 °F Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Boiling Point: 80.73 °C @760 [mm Hg] Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Boiling Point: 177 °F Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Color/Form: Colorless mobile liquid Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Color/Form: Colorless liquid [Note: A solid below 44 degrees F] Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Density: 0.779 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Density: 0.7781 at 20 °C/4 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Density: % IN SATURATED AIR (760 MM HG) 13.66 AT 26.3 °C; DENSITY OF SATURATED, VAPOR-AIR MIXT AT 760 MM HG (AIR = 1) 1.23 AT 26 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Density: Relative density (water = 1): 0.8 Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Density: 0.78 Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Density: 0.7739 @25 °C Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Density: 0.78 Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Flash Point: -4 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Flash Point: -4 °F Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Flash Point: 1 °F (-18 °C) (closed cup) Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Flash Point: -18 °C c.c. Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Flash Point: 0 °F Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Flash Point: 0 °F Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- LogP: log Kow = 3.44 Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- LogP: 3.44 Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- LogP: 3.4 Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Melting Point: 43.7 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Melting Point: 6.47 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Melting Point: 6.5 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Melting Point: 7 °C Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Melting Point: 44 °F Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Melting Point: 6.59 °C Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Melting Point: 44 °F Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Odor: Solvent odor; pungent when impure Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Odor: Pungent petroleum-like odor Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Odor: Mild sweet odor Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Odor: Chloroform-like odor Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Physical Description: Cyclohexane appears as a clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Used to make nylon, as a solvent, paint remover, and to make other chemicals. Flash point -4 °F. Density 6.5 lb / gal (less than water) and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Physical Description: Large Crystals; Gas Vapor; Liquid Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Physical Description: Colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor; Note: A solid below 44 degrees F; [NIOSH] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Physical Description: Liquid Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Physical Description: COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Physical Description: Colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Physical Description: Colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. [Note: A solid below 44 °F.] Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Refractive Index: Index of refraction: 1.42662 at 20 °C/D Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 63 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Solubility: In water, 55 mg/L at 25 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: Solubility in water at 23.5 °C (w/w): 0.0052% Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: Miscible in ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, ligroin, carbon tetrachloride Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: Miscible with olive oil Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: 100 mL of methanol dissolves 57 grams cyclohexane at 20 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: 0.055 mg/mL at 25 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Solubility: Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25 °C: 0.0058 (very poor) Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Solubility: Insoluble Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Vapor Pressure: 95 mmHg at 68 °F ; 100 mmHg at 77.9 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Vapor Pressure: 96.9 [mmHg] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Vapor Pressure: Vapor pressure = 13.0 kPa at 25 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Vapor Pressure: Vapor pressure = 51.901 kPa at 60 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Vapor Pressure: 96.9 mm Hg at 25 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Vapor Pressure: Vapor pressure, kPa at 20 °C: 10.3 Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Vapor Pressure: 78 mmHg Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Vapor Pressure: 75 [mm Hg] @19.3 °C Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Vapor Pressure: 78 mmHg Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Viscosity: 0.977 mPa.s at 20 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Viscosity: 1.26x10-6 mm²/s at 26 °C Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Carcinogen Classification: Cyclohexane is found in gasoline, which is possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). (L135) Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
- Exposure Routes: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
- Exposure Routes: inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Exposure Routes: Oral (L400) ; inhalation (L400) ; dermal (L400) Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
- First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shou Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- ERG2024, Guide 128 (Cyclohexane): General First Aid:; · Call 911 or emergency medical service.; · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.; · Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.; · Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.; · If victim is not breathing:; -- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.; -- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).; -- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.; · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.; · For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.; · In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.; · For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.; · Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, Source: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
- First Aid: (General first aid procedures); Eye: Irrigate immediately - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.; Skin: Water flush promptly - If this chemical contacts the skin, flush the contaminated skin with water promptly. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and flush the skin with water promptly. If irritation persists after washing, get medical attention.; Breathing: Respiratory support; Swallow: Medical attention immediately - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Signal: Danger Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
- GHS Hazard Statements: H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]; H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]; H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P271, P273, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P319, P321, P331, P332+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P391, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for < 0.1% (1 of 4880) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H225 (> 99.9%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]; H304 (> 99.9%): May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]; H315 (> 99.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H336 (99.8%): May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]; H400 (> 99.9%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410 (98.1%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P271, P273, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P319, P321, P331, P332+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P391, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 4880 reports by companies from 67 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 1 of 4880 reports by companies.; There are 66 notifications provided by 4879 of 4880 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]; H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]; H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P391, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]; H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways [Warning Aspiration hazard]; H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]; H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]; H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
- Health Effects: Petroleum distillates are aspiration hazards and may cause pulmonary damage, central nervous system depression, and cardiac effects such as cardiac arrhythmias. They may also affect the blood, immune system, liver, and kidney. (A600, L1297) Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
- NFPA Health Rating: 1 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause significant irritation. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- NFPA Fire Rating: 3 - Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Materials produce hazardous atmospheres with air under almost all ambient temperatures or, though unaffected by ambient temperatures, are readily ignited under almost all conditions. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- NFPA Instability Rating: 0 - Materials that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire conditions. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Target Organs: Developmental Source: EPA Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)
- Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Toxicity Summary: IDENTIFICATION AND USE: Cyclohexane is a colorless, highly flammable liquid occurring naturally in petroleum at concentrations of 0.5-1.0%. It has a pungent petroleum-like odor and is used as an organic solvent for lacquers, resins, and synthetic rubber; paint and varnish remover; extraction of essential oils; manufacturing of solid fuel for camp stoves; in fungicidal formulations; in recrystallization of steroids; and in analytical chemistry for molecular weight determinations. It is also a chemical intermediate in the manufacturing of adipic acid, benzene, cyclohexyl chloride, nitrocyclohexane, cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone. Not registered for current pesticide use in the U.S., but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses. Studies from the exposure of the general population to cyclohexane revealed that human milk from five of eight mothers contained cyclohexane (concentrations not determined) from the mothers' exposure to environmental pollutants since they resided near chemical manufacturing plants or industrial user facilities. HUMAN EXPOSURE AND TOXICITY: The available data indica Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Toxicity Summary: Petroleum distillates are central nervous system depressants and cause pulmonary damage. (A600) Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
- Environmental Bioconcentration: Using carp (Cyprinus carpio) which were exposed over an 8-week period, the BCF of cyclohexane ranged from 31-102 at a concentration of 0.1 mg/L and 37-129 at a concentration of 0.01 mg/L(1). An experimental BCF of 158 has also been reported(2). According to a classification scheme(2), these BCF values suggest bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate to high, provided the compound is not metabolized by the organism(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 150(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), and an estimated Koc of 350, derived from sorption studies in a high-organic soil(3) indicate that cyclohexane is expected to have moderate mobility in soil(SRC). Volatilization of cyclohexane from moist soil surfaces is expected to be important(SRC) given a Henry's Law constant of 0.15 atm-cu m/mole(4). Cyclohexane is expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon a vapor pressure of 96.9 mm Hg at 25 °C(5). Available biodegradation screening tests have conflicting results concerning the ready biodegradability of cyclohexane(6). Utilizing the Japanese MITI test, only 8% of the Theoretical BOD was reached in 4 weeks indicating not-readily biodegradable(7). In contrast, OECD Method 301F (Manometric Respirometry Test) observed 77% degradation after 28 days(6). Little mineralization of cyclohexane was detected in a single soil biodegradation test(8). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 150(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), and an estimated Koc of 350, derived from sorption studies in a high-organic soil(3), indicates that cyclohexane may have moderate adsorption to suspended solids and sediment in water(SRC). Volatilization from water surfaces is expected(4) based upon a Henry's Law constant of 0.15 atm-cu m/mole(5). Using this Henry's Law constant and an estimation method(4), volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 2.7 hours and 3.6 days, respectively(SRC). According to a classification scheme(6), a BCF range of 31-129 measured in carp (Cyprinus carpio)(7), suggests bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate to high(SRC). Hydrolysis is not expected to be an important environmental fate process since this compound lacks functional groups that hydrolyze under environmental conditions(4). Available biodegradation screening tests have conflicting results concerning the ready biodegradability of cyclohexane(8). Utilizing the Japanese MITI test, only 8% of the Theoretical BOD was reached in 4 weeks indicating not-readily biodegradable(9). In Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), cyclohexane, which has a vapor pressure of 96.9 mm Hg at 25 °C(2), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase cyclohexane is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 2.3 days(SRC), calculated from its rate constant of 6.97X10-12 cu cm/molecule-sec at 25 °C(3). Cyclohexane does not contain chromophores that absorb at wavelengths >290 nm(4) and, therefore, is not expected to be susceptible to direct photolysis by sunlight(SRC). Laboratory studies have suggested that adsorption from the gas-phase in the atmosphere to ambient surfaces may have some importance as an environmental fate process(5). Cyclohexane can contribute to the formation of photochemical smog when it reacts with other volatile organic carbon compounds in the air(6). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Consumer Uses: Fuel agents; Fuel; Solvent; Intermediate; Laboratory chemicals; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Industry Uses: Solvent; Processing aids not otherwise specified; Fuel; Fuel agents; Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Catalyst; Drier; Intermediate; Laboratory chemicals Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Sources/Uses: Used in the production of nylon and as a paint and varnish remover; Also used as a solvent (lacquers, resins, and glues, e.g., in leather manufacturing) and intermediate for organic synthesis; [ACGIH] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]; Working with Glues and Adhesives [Category: Other]; Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Uses: For cyclohexane (USEPA/OPP Pesticide Code: 025901) there are 0 labels match. /SRP: Not registered for current use in the U.S., but approved pesticide uses may change periodically and so federal, state and local authorities must be consulted for currently approved uses./ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: Organic solvent for lacquers and resins. Paint and varnish remover. In the extraction of essential oils. In analytical chemistry for molecular weight determinations (cryoscopic constant 20.3). In the manufacturing of adipic acid, benzene, cyclohexyl chloride, nitrocyclohexane, cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone. In the manufacturing of solid fuel for camp stoves. In fungicidal formulations (possesses slight fungicidal action). In the industrial recrystallization of steroids. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: Manufacture of nylon; solvent for cellulose ethers, fats, oils, waxes, bitumens, resins, crude rubber; extraction essential oils; organic synthesis; paint and varnish removers; glass substitutes. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: Over 98% of the cyclohexane produced is used to make nylon intermediates: adipic acid (60%), caprolactam, and hexamethylenediamine 75% of the caprolactam produced worldwide is used for nylon 6 manufacture. Minor miscellaneous uses, such as solvents and polymer reaction diluents, consume the remainder of the cyclohexane produced. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: /SRP: Previously used as an anesthetic. This was discontinued due to the risk of explosion./ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: Cyclohexane is a component of gasoline and is used as a solvent in the chemical industry, and also as a raw material for the industrial production of adipic acid and caprolactam, both of which are intermediates used in the production of nylon. (L1299) Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
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