| Formula / Notation | C7H14 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 108-87-2 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.19 |
| Melting Point | -194.8 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 213.8 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.77 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Methylcyclohexane appears as a clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Flash point 25 °F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. |
| Also Known As | 108-87-2; Hexahydrotoluene; Cyclohexylmethane; Cyclohexane, methyl-; Toluene hexahydride; Sextone B; Hexahydroxytoluene; Toluene, hexahydro-; Metylocykloheksan; H5WXT3SV31 |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Methylcyclohexane?
Methylcyclohexane is a cycloalkane that is cyclohexane substituted by a single methyl group. It has a role as an aprotic solvent, a plant metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound and a cycloalkane. It derives from a hydride of a cyclohexane.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: methylcyclohexane
Other Names / Synonyms: 108-87-2; Hexahydrotoluene; Cyclohexylmethane; Cyclohexane, methyl-; Toluene hexahydride; Sextone B; Hexahydroxytoluene; Toluene, hexahydro-; Metylocykloheksan; H5WXT3SV31
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -194.8 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 213.8 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.77 (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 98.19 |
| Solubility | Insoluble (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | Methylcyclohexane appears as a clear colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Flash point 25 °F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. |
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
Methylcyclohexane is a cycloalkane that is cyclohexane substituted by a single methyl group. It has a role as an aprotic solvent, a plant metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound and a cycloalkane. It derives from a hydride of a cyclohexane.
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 Methylcyclohexane is: C7H14