Properties of Cyclohexene (C6H10)
Cyclohexene is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H10. It is a cyclic hydrocarbon and belongs to the class of organic compounds known as cycloalkenes. Cyclohexene is a colorless liquid and is commonly used in organic chemistry and industry as a reactant and intermediate in various chemical processes.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of cyclohexene properties in both SI and US customary/Imperial units at normal temperature and pressure (NTP).
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Physical Properties | Metric |
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Molar Mass | 82.14 g/mol |
Density | 811 kg/m3 |
Dynamic Viscosity | 0.65 mPa·s |
Surface Tension | 26.78 mN/m |
Thermal Properties | Metric |
Melting Point | -103.5 °C |
Boiling Point | 83 °C |
Thermal Conductivity | 0.1309 W/m·K |
Vapor Pressure | 8.9 kPa |
Critical Constants | Metric |
Critical Temperature (Tc) | 287 °C |
Critical Pressure (Pc) | 4.347 MPa |
Critical Molar Volume (Vc) | 290 cm3/mol |
Electrical Properties | Metric |
Relative Permittivity (εr) | 2.2176 |
Optical Properties | Metric |
Refractive Index (589 nm) | 1.4465 |
Hazardous Data | Metric |
Flash Point | -12 °C |
Autoignition Temperature | 244 °C |
NFPA Rating (Health) | 1 |
NFPA Rating (Fire) | 3 |
NFPA Rating (Reactivity) | 0 |
Unless stated otherwise, all values are taken at room temperature (approximately 20°C or 68°F) and 1 atm pressure. (1 atm = 101,325 Pa)
Related Pages
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Yaws, Carl L. The Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals. Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2015. 4) Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, 14th Edition. United States: National Fire Protection Association, 2010.