Cyclohexene
Also known as Tetrahydrobenzene, Cyclohex-1-ene, Benzene tetrahydride
Key facts
What buyers check first
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Melting point
- -103.5 °C
- Boiling point
- 83 °C
- Density
- Relative density (water = 1): 0.81
- Flash point
- <-7
- HS code
- 290219
- Category
- Hydrocarbons
- UN number
- UN 2256

What is Cyclohexene?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Cyclohexene is a cycloalkene that is cylohexane with a single double bond.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- cyclohexene
- CAS number
- 110-83-8 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 25012-94-6
- EC number
- 203-807-8
- Molecular formula
- C6H10
- UNII
- 12L0P8F7GN
- MDL number
- MFCD00001539
- InChIKey
- HGCIXCUEYOPUTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C6H10/c1-2-4-6-5-3-1/h1-2H,3-6H2
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- C1CCC=CC1
Synonyms
- Tetrahydrobenzene
- Cyclohex-1-ene
- Benzene tetrahydride
- 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydrobenzene
- Benzenetetrahydride
- Hexanaphthylene
- Cykloheksen
- Benzene, tetrahydro-
- 3,4,5,6-Tetrahydrobenzene
- 1-Cyclohexene
- Zyklohexen
- cyclohexen
- cylcohexene
- cyclo hexene
- cyclo-hexene
- cyclohexane N
- 2-cyclohexen
- UN 2256
- 1,3,4-Tetrahydrobenzene
- 4-05-00-00218 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
- Cyclohexene, analytical standard
- Cyclohexene [UN2256] [Flammable liquid]
- Cyclohexene Solution in Methanol, 100ug/mL
- Cyclohexene, inhibitor-free, ReagentPlus(R), 99%
- Cyclohexene, contains 100 ppm BHT as inhibitor, >=99.0%
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Colorless liquidexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | Sweet odorexp.Measured value |
| Melting point | -103.5 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 83 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | Relative density (water = 1): 0.81exp.Measured value |
| Flash point | <-7exp.Measured value |
| Autoignition temperature | 244 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | In water, 213 mg/L at 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | Vapor pressure, kPa at 20 °C: 8.9exp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 82.15 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 82.0783 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 2.12calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 0 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 0calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 6calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.67calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
C1=CCCCC1
1 ring, 6 atoms. This chemical is the scaffold itself.
5,167 other chemicals share this scaffoldSafety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302Harmful if swallowed.
- H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H311Toxic in contact with skin.
- H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (25)
- P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P233Keep container tightly closed.
- P240Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
- P242Use non-sparking tools.
- P243Take action to prevent static discharges.
- P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
- P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P273Avoid release to the environment.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P301 + P316If swallowed: Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P301 + P317If swallowed: Get medical help.
- P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
- P303 + P361 + P353If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
- P316Get emergency medical help immediately.
- P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
- P330Rinse mouth.
- P331Do not induce vomiting.
- P361 + P364Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.
- P370 + P378In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- P391Collect spillage.
- P403 + P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P405Store locked up.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 2256
- Transport hazard class
- 3
- Packing group
- II
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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51 suppliers in 11 countries
- China20
- United States8
- India5
- United Kingdom4
- Germany3
- France2
- and 5 more countries
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Alkylation component, in manufacture of adipic acid, maleic acid, hexahydrobenzoic acid and aldehyde. To prepare butadiene in the laboratory.
Catalyst solvent, oil extraction.
Cyclohexene ... is used as stabilizer for high octane gasoline ...
Used in the prepn of butadiene in lab ... Inorganic synth ...
/Cyclohexene/ is used as an intermediate for the production of cyclohexanol and cyclohexeneoxide, and as a specific solvent.
Industries and functions
How it is made
Cyclohexene is prepared by dehydration of cyclohexanol by thermal reaction of a ethylene-propylene-butadiene mixture.
Prepared by dehydration of cyclohexanol at high temps over various catalysts.
In Japan, cyclohexene is synthesized in a closed system by catalytic hydrogenation of benzene, isolated by fractionation.
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Cyclohexene is traded under.
Cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes, other
- China23.4%
- United States20.6%
- Germany13.6%
- India * partner reported9.9%
- United States9.8%
- South Korea9.5%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for Cyclohexene is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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