Benzoylcyclohexane

Synonym(s):Benzoylcyclohexane

CAS NO.：712-50-5
Empirical Formula: C13H16O
Molecular Weight: 188.27
MDL number: MFCD00001467
EINECS: 211-923-5
Update Date: 2024-11-19 23:02:33

What is Benzoylcyclohexane?

Chemical properties

white to yellowish crystalline solid

The Uses of Benzoylcyclohexane

Cyclohexyl phenyl ketone was used to investigate the crosslinked cyclohexyl phenyl compounds under thermal and aquathermal conditions. It was used to examine the effects of molecular changes in the benzophenone molecule on phototoxic behavior.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 107, p. 4792, 1985 DOI: 10.1021/ja00302a039
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 58, p. 2483, 1993 DOI: 10.1021/jo00061a023
Tetrahedron Letters, 28, p. 6229, 1987 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)61854-3

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cyclohexyl phenyl ketone induces photohaemolysis after exposure to ultraviolet A-rich irradiation in human erythrocytes.

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also KETONES

Properties of Benzoylcyclohexane

Melting point:	55-57 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	165-168°C 20mm
Density	0.9671 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5435 (estimate)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	-20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Solid
color	Light Brown to Brown
Water Solubility	18.2mg/L at 20℃
BRN	2046712
CAS DataBase Reference	712-50-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Phenyl cyclohexyl ketone(712-50-5)
EPA Substance Registry System	Methanone, cyclohexylphenyl- (712-50-5)

Safety information for Benzoylcyclohexane

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.