Chlorocyclohexane, CAS No. 542-18-7

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542-18-7

Catalog No. EBD12358

CAS 542-18-7

Name Chlorocyclohexane

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Cyclohexylchloride Chlorocyclohexane Chlorhexamethylene 1-Chlorocyclohexane

Molecular Formula: C6H11Cl

Molecular Weight: 118.6

MDL Number: MFCD00003822

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Halogenated Compounds Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Halogenation Reagents

Product Description:

Chlorocyclohexane is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with the molecular formula C6H11Cl. It is a primary alkyl halide where a chlorine atom is directly attached to a cyclohexane ring. This compound is a fundamental organic synthesis building block, widely used as an alkylating agent in nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the cyclohexyl group into target molecules. Its primary application lies in organic synthesis, serving as a key intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. For instance, it is used in the synthesis of certain antihistamines and fungicides. Additionally, chlorocyclohexane can function as a halogenating reagent in specific transformations. It is also utilized as a solvent in some industrial processes and as a starting material for preparing other cyclohexyl derivatives, such as cyclohexylamine and cyclohexanol. Due to its moderate reactivity, it is a staple in both laboratory-scale research and industrial manufacturing.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: −44 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 142 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 47 °C

Density: 1 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.462(lit.)

Storage: Flammables area

Safety Information

Packing Level: III

Hazard Category: 3

Transport Codes: 1993C

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear liquid