Methylcyclohexane
SIAL/66294 - analytical standard
Synonym: Hexahydrotoluene
CAS Number: 108-87-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H14
Molecular Weight: 98.19
EC Number: 203-624-3
MDL Number: MFCD00001497
Linear Formula: C6H11CH3
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | environmental |
assay | ≥99.5% (GC) |
autoignition temp. | 545 °F |
bp | 101 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.77 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
expl. lim. | 6.7 % |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C7H14/c1-7-5-3-2-4-6-7 |
InChI key | UAEPNZWRGJTJPN-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −126 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
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shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | CC1CCCCC1 |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable | |
vapor density | 3.4 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 37 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
83.2 mmHg ( 37.7 °C) |
Application: | It has been used in a study to develop low temperature oxidation mechanism, merging with high temperature mechanism which simulates MCH ignition in a rapid compression kinetic machine. |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
General description: | Methylcyclohexane [MCH] is a clear organic flammable liquid, mostly used as a solvent. During the development of chemical kinetic mechanisms for other cycloalkanes, MCH is considered as reaction starting point. |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H225 - H304 - H315 - H336 - H410 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331 |
Hazard Codes | F,Xn,N |
Risk Statements | 11-38-50/53-65-67 |
Safety Statements | 9-16-33-61-62 |
RIDADR | UN 2296 3 / PGII |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 24.8 °F |
Flash Point(C) | -4 °C |
Purity | ≥99.5% (GC) |
bp | 101 °C (lit.) |
mp | −126 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.77 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |