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Cyclohexanone, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Cyclohexanone is used in the preparation of synthetic polymer such as nylon 6,6 and nylon 6. It acts as a solvent in organic synthesis. Its derivatives are used for the synthesis of dyes, rubber chemicals, plasticizers and pharmaceuticals. Further, it is involved in the preparation of cyclohexanone oxime, which rearranges to give caprolactam in the presence of sulfuric acid catalyst.
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Cyclohexanone is used in the preparation of synthetic polymer such as nylon 6,6 and nylon 6. It acts as a solvent in organic synthesis. Its derivatives are used for the synthesis of dyes, rubber chemicals, plasticizers and pharmaceuticals. Further, it is involved in the preparation of cyclohexanone oxime, which rearranges to give caprolactam in the presence of sulfuric acid catalyst.
Solubility
Miscible with diethyl ether, acetone and alcohol. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, red metals, lead, amines, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, strong acids, aliphatic amines, rubber, resins and alkalies.
Specifications
Melting Point
-26°C
Density
0.948
Boiling Point
154°C to 156°C
Quantity
100 mL
Flash Point
47°C (116°F)
Physical Form
Liquid
Refractive Index
1.4507
Assay Percent Range
≥99%
UN Number
UN1915
Beilstein
385735
Hazard Category
H226-H302+H312+H332-H315-H318-H335-H336
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H226-H332
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P314-P330-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CYCLOHEXANONE
EINECSNumber
203-631-1
RTECSNumber
GW1050000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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