Nitrocyclohexane

Nitrocyclohexane
Names
IUPAC name
Nitrocyclohexane
Identifiers
1122-60-7 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 13647
ECHA InfoCard 100.013.050
PubChem 14285
Properties
C6H11NO2
Molar mass 129.16 g·mol−1
Density 1.061 g/cm3
Melting point −34 °C (−29 °F; 239 K)
Boiling point 205.8 °C (402.4 °F; 478.9 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Nitrocyclohexane is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H11NO2. It is listed as an extremely hazardous substance by the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and the NOAA warns that it can be explosive.[1] It is a colorless liquid, or a pale yellow liquid.[2]

Properties

At standard temperature and pressure, it is a liquid, and has a melting point of -34 °C, and a boiling point of 205.8 °C. Its density is 1.061 g/cm3, and it is slightly soluble in water.[1][3]

Hazards

Nitrocyclohexane is highly flammable and a strong oxidizing agent.[1] It is listed as an extremely hazardous substance by the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and the NOAA warns that it can be explosive.[1] It is very toxic.[4]

According to the National Institute of Health, "No reports of human poisoning cases found; Causes seizures and liver injury in animal studies; At lethal concentrations, inhalation causes excitement, somnolence, muscle contractions, and fatty liver degeneration in mice; Causes convulsions in rats after feeding lethal doses;", and it is "highly toxic by inhalation; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions."[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Cameo Chemicals - NITROCYCLOHEXANE". Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Haz-Map - Nitrocyclohexane". Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Wolfram Alpha". Retrieved July 9, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Chemical Book". Retrieved July 9, 2012.

Further reading

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