NITROCYCLOHEXANE Property

Melting point:

−34 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

205.5-206 °C768 mm Hg(lit.)

Density 

1.061 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

4.46 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

768 mm Hg ( 205 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.462(lit.)

Flash point:

166 °F

solubility 

soluble in Alcohol

form 

clear liquid

pka

8.44±0.20(Predicted)

color 

Light orange to Yellow to Green

EPA Substance Registry System

Nitrocyclohexane (1122-60-7)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

T

Risk Statements 

23/24/25-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39-45

RIDADR 

UN 3382 6.1/PG 1

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

GV6600000

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29049090

Hazardous Substances Data

1122-60-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

NITROCYCLOHEXANE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Colorless to dark yellow liquid

Chemical Properties

Nitrocyclohexane is a highly flammable, colorless liquid.

Definition

ChEBI: A C-nitro compound that is cyclohexane in which a single hydrogen is replaced by a nitro group.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 75, p. 4047, 1953 DOI: 10.1021/ja01112a049
Tetrahedron, 46, p. 7443, 1990 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4020(01)89059-1
Tetrahedron Letters, 21, p. 1117, 1980 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)83928-9

General Description

Colorless liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly Flammable

Reactivity Profile

Nitroalkanes, such as NITROCYCLOHEXANE, range from slight to strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. Nitroalkanes are milder oxidizing agents, but still react violently with reducing agents at higher temperature and pressures. Nitroalkanes react with inorganic bases to form explosive salts. The presence of metal oxides increases the thermal sensitivity of nitroalkanes. Nitroalkanes with more than one nitro group are generally explosive. Nitroalkanes are insoluble in water. Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames.

Potential Exposure

Used in organic synthesis.

Shipping

UN3382 Toxic by inhalation liquid, n.o.s. with an LC50 lower than or equal to 1000 ml/m3 and saturated vapor concentration ≥10 LC50, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1 Technical Name Required, Inhalation Hazard Zone B.

Incompatibilities

A nitro compound; a fire and explosive hazard. May form explosive mixture with air. Nitrocyclohexane, a nitroalkane, is a strong oxidizing agents. If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. Nitroalkanes are milder oxidizing agents, but still react violently with reducing agents at higher temperature and pressures. Nitroalkanes react with inorganic bases to form explosive salts. The presence of metal oxides increases the thermal sensitivity of nitroalkanes. Nitroalkanes with more than one nitro group are generally explosive. Incompatible with alkalis, and metal oxides. This chemical is highly reactive and may be heat-and shock-sensitive.

Waste Disposal

Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed.