CAS 110-82-7 · Cycloalkane Solvent
Cyclohexane
Hexamethylene · C₆H₁₂ · MW 84.16 g/mol
A non-polar cycloalkane solvent and one of the most important industrial chemical feedstocks — the primary raw material for nylon production via oxidation to KA oil. As a solvent, cyclohexane is valued for its non-polarity, low water solubility, and clean evaporation. Texas-Chem supplies cyclohexane in drums, totes, and bulk.
Formula
C₆H₁₂
Boiling Point
80.7 °C
Solubility
Practically insoluble
Pack Sizes
Drums · Totes · Bulk
Structural Formula
Six-membered ring of CH₂ groups — saturated cycloalkane with no functional groups
Safety & Regulatory
- NFPA Health
- 1 — Slight hazard
- NFPA Flammability
- 3 — Serious hazard
- NFPA Reactivity
- 0 — Stable
- OSHA PEL (TWA)
- 300 ppm (1,050 mg/m³)
- ACGIH TLV (TWA)
- 100 ppm
- IDLH
- 1,300 ppm
- DOT Hazard Class
- 3 — Flammable Liquid
- UN Number
- UN 1145
- Packing Group
- II
SDS available upon request.
Grades & Packaging
Available Grades
Pack Sizes
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₁₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 84.16 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 110-82-7 |
| Boiling Point | 80.7 °C (177.3 °F) |
| Melting Point | 6.5 °C (43.7 °F) |
| Flash Point | −20 °C (−4 °F) — Highly Flammable |
| Density | 0.779 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 13.0 kPa at 20 °C |
| Solubility in Water | 55 mg/L at 25 °C (practically insoluble) |
| Refractive Index | 1.4266 at 20 °C |
| Auto-ignition Temp. | 245 °C (473 °F) |
| Explosive Limits | 1.3% – 8.4% (v/v in air) |
Industrial Applications
Nylon Production
Primary feedstock for adipic acid and caprolactam — the two monomers used to produce Nylon 6,6 and Nylon 6 respectively. Cyclohexane is oxidized to cyclohexanone/cyclohexanol (KA oil) as the key intermediate.
Paint Remover
Active solvent in paint strippers and coating removers for industrial maintenance. Effective against epoxy, polyurethane, and alkyd coatings.
Adhesives & Sealants
Solvent in rubber-based adhesives, sealants, and contact cements where a non-polar, fast-evaporating hydrocarbon is required.
Resin Production
Solvent and reaction medium for cyclohexanone resins used in coatings, adhesives, and printing inks.
Extraction
Non-polar extractant for essential oils, waxes, and lipids in natural product processing and fragrance manufacturing.
Laboratory & Analytical
ACS/HPLC-grade cyclohexane used as a non-polar mobile phase in normal-phase chromatography and as a reference solvent.
Why Source Cyclohexane from Texas-Chem?
- 35+ years supplying industrial solvents to Texas manufacturers
- Industrial, ACS, and HPLC grades available
- Flexible packaging from 55-gal drums to bulk tanker delivery
- Competitive pricing backed by top-tier producer relationships
- Technical support and SDS documentation with every order
- Same-day quotes for standard quantities