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Ethylcyclohexane

Synonym(s):ECH

  • CAS NO.:1678-91-7
  • Empirical Formula: C8H16
  • Molecular Weight: 112.21
  • MDL number: MFCD00001523
  • EINECS: 216-835-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-12-25 17:47:29
Ethylcyclohexane Structural

What is Ethylcyclohexane?

Chemical properties

clear colorless liquid

The Uses of Ethylcyclohexane

Organic synthesis.
Ethylcyclohexane can be used as:
A model for alkyl-substituted cycloalkanes to study their rate coefficients of reaction with OH radicals and Cl atoms.
A model for light hydrocarbons to investigate their catalytic cracking performance.
An organic monomer precursor to synthesize organic-inorganic hybrid polymer thin films by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition.

The Uses of Ethylcyclohexane

Ethylcyclohexane can be used as:

  • A model for alkyl-substituted cycloalkanes to study their rate coefficients of reaction with OH radicals and Cl atoms.
  • A model for light hydrocarbons to investigate their catalytic cracking performance.
  • An organic monomer precursor to synthesize organic-inorganic hybrid polymer thin films by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition.

Definition

ChEBI: Ethylcyclohexane is a cycloalkane.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron, 37, p. 2261, 1981 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4020(01)97982-7

General Description

A colorless liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable.

Reactivity Profile

Ethylcyclohexane may be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents such as nitric acid. Charring may occur followed by ignition of unreacted hydrocarbon and other nearby combustibles. In other settings mostly unreactive. Not affected by aqueous solutions of acids, alkalis, most oxidizing agents, and most reducing agents. When heated sufficiently or when ignited in the presence of air, oxygen or strong oxidizing agents, burns exothermically to produce carbon dioxide and water.

Hazard

Flammable, moderate fire risk; flammable limits in air 0.9–6.6%.

Health Hazard

Diziness, with nausea and vomiting. Concentrated vapor may cause collapse and unconsciousness.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Purification Methods

Ethylcyclohexane [1678-91-7] M 112.2, b 131.2o/742mm, d 4 0.7839, n D 1.43304, n D 1.43073. Purify it by azeotropic distillation with 2-ethoxyethanol; then the alcohol is washed out with water and, after drying, the ethylcyclohexane is redistilled. The dried material has been repeatedly fractionated over Na. [Baker & Groves J Chem Soc 1148 1939, Beilstein 5 H 35, 5 III 90, 5 IV 115.]

Properties of Ethylcyclohexane

Melting point: -111 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 130-132 °C (lit.)
Density  0.788 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  25 mm Hg ( 37.7 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.432(lit.)
Flash point: 66 °F
storage temp.  Flammables area
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
explosive limit 6.6%
Water Solubility  INSOLUBLE
BRN  1900337
Dielectric constant 2.1(20℃)
CAS DataBase Reference 1678-91-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Cyclohexane, ethyl-(1678-91-7)
EPA Substance Registry System Ethylcyclohexane (1678-91-7)

Safety information for Ethylcyclohexane

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
ghs
Health Hazard
GHS08
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Environment
GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements H225:Flammable liquids
H304:Aspiration hazard
H336:Specific target organ toxicity,single exposure; Narcotic effects
H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233:Keep container tightly closed.
P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P273:Avoid release to the environment.
P331:Do NOT induce vomiting.
P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Computed Descriptors for Ethylcyclohexane

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