EC Index NO.

603-009-00-3

EC NO.

203-630-6

M. F.

C6H12O

Chemical Formula 

C6H11OH

M.W.

100.16 g/mol

HS Code

2906 12 00

Application

Application

Mainly used for making cyclohexanone (further preparation of caprolactam) and adipic acid, also used for the preparation of plasticizers (such as phthalic acid cyclohexyl esters), surfactants, and used as an industrial solvent. Used for making adipic acid, plasticizers and detergents, but also for solvent and emulsifier.

Biophysical-chemical information

Boiling Point

161 °C (1013 hPa)

Density

0.941 g/cm3 (30 °C)

Explosion Limits

2 - 11.2 %(V)

Flash Point

NULL °C (DIN) 51758

Fire Point

290 °C

pH Value

6.5 (40 g/l, H2O, 20 °C)

Steam Pressure

1.3 hPa (20 °C)

Refraction Coefficient

1.4641 (20 °C)

Solubility

40 g/l