| Formula / Notation | C6H10 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 110-83-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 82.14 |
| Melting Point | -154 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 181 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 0.81 (NIOSH, 2024) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Cyclohexene appears as a colorless liquid. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point 20 °F. Vapors heavier than air. Inhalation of high concentrations may have a narcotic effect. U... |
| Also Known As | 110-83-8; Tetrahydrobenzene; Cyclohex-1-ene; Benzene tetrahydride; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrobenzene; Benzenetetrahydride; Hexanaphthylene; Cykloheksen; Benzene, tetrahydro-; 3,4,5,6-Tetrahydrobenzene |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Cyclohexene?
Cyclohexene (C6H10) is an organic compound that appears as Cyclohexene appears as a colorless liquid. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point 20 °F. Vapors heavier than air. Inhalation of high concentrations may have a narcotic effect. U.... It has a molecular weight of 82.14 g/mol. Boiling point: 181 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024). Melting point: -154 °F (NIOSH, 2024).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: cyclohexene
Other Names / Synonyms: 110-83-8; Tetrahydrobenzene; Cyclohex-1-ene; Benzene tetrahydride; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrobenzene; Benzenetetrahydride; Hexanaphthylene; Cykloheksen; Benzene, tetrahydro-; 3,4,5,6-Tetrahydrobenzene
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -154 °F (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Boiling Point | 181 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Density | 0.81 (NIOSH, 2024) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 82.14 |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Cyclohexene appears as a colorless liquid. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point 20 °F. Vapors heavier than air. Inhalation of high concentrations may have a narcotic effect. U... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Cyclohexene (C6H10) is an organic compound that appears as Cyclohexene appears as a colorless liquid. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point 20 °F. Vapors heavier than air. Inhalation of high concentrations may have a narcotic effect. U.... It has a molecular weight of 82.14 g/mol. Boiling point: 181 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024). Melting point: -154 °F (NIOSH, 2024).
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Cyclohexene is: C6H10