Cyclohexane

C₆H₁₂

IUPAC: Cyclohexane

CAS: 110-82-7

Übersicht

Cyclohexane is a cyclic saturated hydrocarbon that adopts a chair conformation to minimize ring strain. It is produced primarily by hydrogenation of benzene and is an important intermediate in nylon production (via cyclohexanone and adipic acid).

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 12 1,0080
Carbon C 6 12,0110

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×12
14,4%
C
Carbon ×6
85,6%

Verwendung

  • • Nylon precursor (via adipic acid)
  • • Solvent
  • • Paint and varnish remover
  • • Gasoline component

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ The chair and boat conformations of cyclohexane are fundamental concepts in organic chemistry

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ CNS depressant
  • ⚠ Environmental hazard

Structure

SMILES

C1CCCCC1

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
84,16 g/mol
Dichte
0,7790 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
6,5 °C
Siedepunkt
80,7 °C
Löslichkeit
0.055 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
84,0939
XLogP
3,4
TPSA
0,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
0
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
15,0

Auch bekannt als

Hexahydrobenzene

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyclohexane?
Cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Cyclohexane.
What is the molecular weight of Cyclohexane?
Cyclohexane has a molar mass of 84.162 g/mol.
What state is Cyclohexane at room temperature?
Cyclohexane is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Cyclohexane organic or inorganic?
Cyclohexane is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Cyclohexane?
Cyclohexane (C₆H₁₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C).