2-Methylcyclohexanol, cis + trans, 97%

Description

CAS: 583-59-5 | C7H14O | 114.188 g/mol

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.

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Applications
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.

Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 583-59-5
• Molecular Formula: C7H14O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 114.188
• MDL Number: MFCD00001443
• InChI Key: NDVWOBYBJYUSMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methylcyclohexanol, cyclohexanol, 2-methyl, o-methylcyclohexanol, 1-methyl-2-cyclohexanol, 2-methyl-1-cyclohexanol, 2-methylcyclohexyl alcohol, cyclohexanol, o-methyl, cis-2-methylcyclohexanol, 2-methyl-cyclohexanol, 2-methylcyclohexanol, mixed isomers
• PubChem CID: 11418
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylcyclohexan-1-ol
• SMILES: CC1CCCCC1O

• Melting Point: -21°C
• Density: 0.929
• Boiling Point: 163°C to 166°C
• Flash Point: 58°C (136°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.462
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN2617
• Beilstein: 1847535
• Solubility Information: Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 114.19
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylcyclohexanol, cis + trans

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H302+H332-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H332 Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: METHYLCYCLOHEXANOLS
EINECSNumber	209-512-0
RTECSNumber	GW0220000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only