2-Methylcyclohexanol Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-38 °C

Boiling point:

171-173 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.93 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.463

Flash point:

138 °F

form 

Liquid

pka

15.33±0.40(Predicted)

Specific Gravity

0.930 (20/4℃)

color 

Clear colorless

Odor

at 100.00?%. mild coconut oil

Water Solubility 

slightly soluble

BRN 

1847535

Dielectric constant

13.5

Stability:

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

LogP

1.818 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

583-59-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Cyclohexanol, 2-methyl-(583-59-5)

EPA Substance Registry System

Cyclohexanol, 2-methyl- (583-59-5)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

20-36-20/22

Safety Statements 

24/25

RIDADR 

UN 2617 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

GW0220000

TSCA 

Yes

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

29061200

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2-Methylcyclohexanol Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

colourless viscous liquid with an aromatic odour. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water.

Uses

2-Methylcyclohexanol is used in the preparation of acetic acid-(2-methyl-cyclohexyl ester) by reaction with acetic anhydride. Further, it is used to study the effect of organic solvents on epoxide hydrolase.

Reactions

2-methylcyclohexanol undergoes a dehydration reaction when reacted with conc. Sulfuric acid to form a mixture of 1-metyl and 3-methylcyclohexene.

Reactivity Profile

2-METHYLCYCLOHEXANOL is an alcohol. Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by the combination of these materials with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents. Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fires and explosions. They react with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water. Oxidizing agents convert them to aldehydes or ketones. They exhibit both weak acid and weak base behavior. They may initiate the polymerization of isocyanates and epoxides. Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire (USCG, 1999).

Purification Methods

Dry 2-methylcyclohexanol with Na2SO4 and fractionate it under vacuum. Note: The cis-isomer has b 165o/760mm, and the trans-isomer has b 166.5o/760mm. [Eliel & Haber J Org Chem 23 2041 1958, Beilstein 6 III 61, 6 IV 100.]

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