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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Table of Cyclohexene Properties
Physical Properties
Metric
Molar Mass82.14 g/mol
Density811 kg/m3
Dynamic Viscosity0.65 mPa·s
Surface Tension26.78 mN/m
Thermal PropertiesMetric
Melting Point-103.5 °C
Boiling Point83 °C
Thermal Conductivity0.1309 W/m·K
Vapor Pressure8.9 kPa
Critical ConstantsMetric
Critical Temperature (Tc)287 °C
Critical Pressure (Pc)4.347 MPa
Critical Molar Volume (Vc)290 cm3/mol
Electrical PropertiesMetric
Relative Permittivity (εr)2.2176
Optical PropertiesMetric
Refractive Index (589 nm)1.4465
Hazardous DataMetric
Flash Point-12 °C
Autoignition Temperature244 °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)

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.