Cyclohexane Solvent (CAS no 110 82 7) is a widely used industrial non-polar solvent, primarily functioning as a precursor in nylon production (nylon 6 and 66).
What Is Cyclohexane (CAS no 110 82 7) ?
Cyclohexane is a special type of hydrocarbon compound called a cycloalkanes. It consists of a cyclic structure of six carbon atoms and twelve hydrogen atoms (C₆H₁₂). This unique structure gives it several important properties:
- Nonpolarity: It is a nonpolar solvent; it carries no permanent charge. This makes it ideal for dissolving nonpolar substances such as oils, fats, and waxes, making it very useful in industrial production and cleaning applications.
- Flammability: Cyclohexane liquid is flammable and must be handled and stored with care, ensuring no sparks or open flames are present.
- Colorless Liquid: At room temperature, it is a colorless, transparent liquid. It also has a detergent-like odor.
These properties make cyclohexane (CAS no 110 82 7) highly valuable in industrial applications. It can be used in the manufacture of plastics, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals.
| Physical Properties | |
| Molecular weight | 84.16 |
| Boiling point | 80.72°C |
| Vapor pressure | 77.5 Torr at 20°C |
| Freezing point | 6.54°C |
| Refractive index | 1.4262 at 20°C |
| Density | 0.7785 g/mL (6.497 lb/gal) at 20°C |
| 0.7739 g/mL (6.457 lb/gal) at 25°C | |
| Dielectric constant | 2.02 at 20°C |
| Dipole moment | 0 D at 20°C |
| Solvent group | 0 |
| Polarity index (P') | 0.2 |
| Eluotropic value on alumina | 0.04 |
| Viscosity | 1.0 cP at 20°C |
| Surface tension | 24.98 dyn/cm at 20°C |
| Solubility in water | 0.006% at 25°C |
| Solubility of water in cyclohexane | 0.01% at 20°C |
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What Is Cyclohexane Solvent Used For?
Nylon Production (Primary Use)
It is the primary raw material used to produce adipic acid and caprolactam, which are crucial for manufacturing nylon plastics and fibers. hich are extensively used in textiles, automotive components, and industrial fibers.
Industrial Solvent
Thanks to its excellent solvency for non-polar substances, cyclohexane liquid is widely employed as an industrial solvent. Typical applications include paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, printing inks, and rubber processing.
Chemical Intermediate
Cyclohexane (cas no 110 82 7) acts as an important feedstock for synthesizing other industrial chemicals, primarily cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone (often referred to as KA oil). These derivatives are widely used in plastics manufacturing, synthetic fibers, resins, and plasticizers.
Cleaning and Degreasing
With its strong dissolving power, it is used for degreasing and oil removal, as well as for cleaning metal surfaces in industrial settings.
Laboratory & Analytical Applications
In laboratory and analytical settings, cyclohexane solvent is used as a solvent for chromatography, especially normal-phase HPLC, a reaction medium in chemical synthesis, and a carrier solvent in various analytical procedures.
Polymer & Rubber Industry
Cyclohexane chemical is used in the production and processing of synthetic rubber and polymer formulations.
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The Advantages of Cyclohexane in Manufacturing:
| Property | Benefit in Industry |
|---|---|
| Low polarity | Effective for dissolving non-polar substances |
| High volatility | Easy removal after processing |
| Chemical stability | Reliable in reactions and storage |
| Cost-effective | Widely available and affordable |
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