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Cyclohexanone, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to 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.
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
Specifications
| Melting Point | °C to 26°C |
| Density | 0.9478 |
| Boiling Point | 154°C to 156°C |
| Quantity | 2500 mL |
| Flash Point | 47°C (116°F) |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.4507 |
| Assay Percent Range | ≥99% |
| UN Number | UN1915 |
| Beilstein | 385735 |
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Safety and Handling
- Cyclohexanone
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Cyclohexanone
RUO – Research Use Only
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