cyclohexyl isocyanate
isocyanic acid, cyclohexyl ester
Identification
| Name | cyclohexyl isocyanate |
| IUPAC | isocyanatocyclohexane |
| CAS Number | 3173-53-3 |
| EINECS | 221-639-3 |
| FDA UNII | T699595BLW |
| Molecular Formula | C7 H11 N O |
| Molecular Weight | 125.17087000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00003840 |
| Nikkaji Number | J36.790G |
| Beilstein | 507983 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | cyclohexyl isocyanate |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.98400 to 0.98700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.197 to 8.222 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45400 to 1.45700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | 120.00 °F. TCC ( 48.89 °C. ) |
| Soluble in | water, 235.8 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 13 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'U.S. Army Armament Research & Development Command, Chemical Systems Laboratory, NIOSH Exchange Chemicals. Vol. NX#04502']
Safety in Use
| Category | indirect food additives: adhesives and components of coatings |
| Recommendation for cyclohexyl isocyanate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for cyclohexyl isocyanate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
iso
cyanatocyclohexane
iso
cyanic acid, cyclohexyl ester
cyclohexane, isocyanato-
cyclohexylisocyanate
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