methyl cyclohexane

cyclohexane, methyl-

CAS: 108-87-2 C7 H14 MW: 98.18858000

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Identification

Name	methyl cyclohexane
IUPAC	methylcyclohexane
CAS Number	108-87-2
EINECS	203-624-3
FDA UNII	H5WXT3SV31
Molecular Formula	C7 H14
Molecular Weight	98.18858000
Nikkaji Number	J5.083K
XlogP3	3.60 (est)

Regulatory

Physical Properties

Appearance	colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay	95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed	No
Specific Gravity	0.77000 @ 25.00 °C.
Flash Point	25.00 °F. TCC ( -3.89 °C. )
Soluble in	water, 14 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)

No sensory data available

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral Toxicity	oral-mouse LD50 2250 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicity	skin-rabbit LD > 86700 mg/kg
Inhalation Toxicity	inhalation-mouse LC50 41500 mg/m3/2H

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Category	natural substances and extractives
Recommendation for methyl cyclohexane usage levels up to	not for fragrance use.
Recommendation for methyl cyclohexane flavor usage levels up to	not for flavor use.

No supplier data available

Potential Uses

None Found

Natural Occurrence

acacia absolute @ 0.22% Data PMC apricot fruit pear fruit

Synonyms

cyclohexane, methyl- methylcyclohexane PubMed: Lactones with methylcyclohexane systems obtained by chemical and microbiological methods and their antimicrobial activity. PubMed: 4-(2-Hydroxypropan-2-yl)-1-methylcyclohexane-1,2-diol prevents xenobiotic induced cytotoxicity. PubMed: Fragrance material review on alpha-methylcyclohexylmethyl acetate. PubMed: A unique strong fibrinolytic enzyme (katsuwokinase) in skipjack "Shiokara," a Japanese traditional fermented food.