Cyclohexyl isocyanate
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Surname | Cyclohexyl isocyanate | |||||||||||||||
other names |
Cyclohexyl isocyanate |
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Molecular formula | C 7 H 11 NO | |||||||||||||||
Brief description |
Flammable colorless to yellowish liquid with a pungent odor |
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properties | ||||||||||||||||
Molar mass | 125.17 g mol −1 | |||||||||||||||
Physical state |
liquid |
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density |
0.98 g cm −3 |
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Melting point |
−80 ° C |
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boiling point |
170 ° C |
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Vapor pressure |
2.2 mbar (20 ° C) |
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solubility |
decomposes in water |
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Refractive index |
1.4551 (at 20 ° C and 589 nm) |
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As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . Refractive index: Na-D line , 20 ° C |
Cyclohexyl isocyanate is a chemical compound from the group of organic isocyanates .
properties
Cyclohexyl isocyanate is a flammable colorless to yellowish liquid with a pungent tear-irritating odor, which decomposes in water. It also decomposes when heated, which can produce hydrogen cyanide , nitrogen oxides , carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide .
use
Cyclohexyl isocyanate is used to synthesize other chemical compounds (e.g. dicyclohexylcarbodiimide ).
safety instructions
The vapors of cyclohexyl isocyanate can form an explosive mixture with air ( flash point 48 ° C, ignition temperature 390 ° C).