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| Cycloheptane | |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 291-64-5 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C7H14 |
| Molar mass | 98.19 g/mol |
| Density | 0.8110 g/cm3 |
| Melting point |
-12 °C |
| Boiling point |
118.4 °C |
| Solubility in water | Immiscible |
| Solubility in ethanol | Miscible |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | Flammable (F) Harmful (Xn) Dangerous for the environment (N) Severe eye irritant, may cause corneal clouding |
| NFPA 704 |
 3
1
0
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| Flash point | 6 °C |
| Related compounds | |
| Related cycloalkanes | Cyclohexane Cyclooctane |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox references |
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Cycloheptane is a cycloalkane with the molecular formula C7H14. Cycloheptane is used as a nonpolar solvent for the chemical industry and as an intermediate in the manufacture of chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs. It may be derived by Clemmensen reduction from cycloheptanone. Cycloheptane vapour is irritating to the eyes and may cause respiratory depression if inhaled in large quantity.1
References
- ^ Mackay, Donald (2006). Handbook of Physical-chemical Properties and Environmental Fate for Organic Chemicals. CRC Press. ISBN 1566706874.
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