Hexylcyclohexane is a saturated hydrocarbon consisting of a cyclohexane ring with a hexyl chain attached to it, supplied by TCI under catalogue code H0137. The compound represents the class of long-chain naphthenes, a group of hydrocarbons that sit structurally between straight-chain alkanes and aromatic compounds. In the laboratory it serves primarily as a model compound and reference material, for example in studies of the physical properties of hydrocarbons, in fuel research, and as an inert non-polar solvent whenever a reaction or a measurement calls for a medium that does not take part in the process itself.
The main characteristics of this material are its high chemical stability, since all of its carbon bonds are saturated, its strongly non-polar nature, and a boiling point that is reasonably high for a hydrocarbon of medium size. The absence of functional groups means that it interferes almost not at all with spectroscopic measurements in the functional-group absorption region, which makes it well suited for use as a background or as a comparison material. These properties together explain why analysts reach for a long-chain naphthene rather than a simpler alkane when a defined, unreactive hydrocarbon environment is required.
The availability of 10 mL and 25 mL pack sizes suits analytical work very well, since such work generally requires only small volumes per measurement, and at the same time it reduces the risk of material sitting on the storage shelf for too long. In Indonesian laboratories this compound is therefore ordered in the small quantities that match actual consumption, supporting research and analytical groups that need a dependable reference hydrocarbon without committing to bulk volumes.
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- Hydrocarbon physical property studies: the defined ring-plus-chain structure makes it a clean model compound for examining how saturated hydrocarbons behave under controlled experimental conditions.
- Fuel research: as a representative long-chain naphthene, it stands in for a structural class that occurs in real fuel fractions, allowing that class to be studied in isolation.
- Inert non-polar solvent: its fully saturated carbon framework keeps it chemically stable, so it provides a reaction or measurement medium that does not participate in the chemistry being observed.
- Spectroscopic background and comparison material: having no functional groups, it produces almost no interference in the functional-group absorption region and therefore serves well as a baseline reference.
- Reference material for analytical method work: small 10 mL and 25 mL packs supply the modest volumes that individual analytical measurements require, keeping reference stock fresh between uses.
| Brand | TCI, catalogue code H0137 |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 4292-75-5 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Building Blocks > Non-Heterocyclic Building Blocks |
| Pack sizes | 10 mL and 25 mL |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | keep in a closed container in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources |
- Chemical class: saturated hydrocarbon (long-chain naphthene), strongly non-polar, no functional groups
Store Hexylcyclohexane in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry and well-ventilated location, away from heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition, as is standard practice for non-polar organic hydrocarbons. Original supplier bottles or compatible glass containers with well-sealing caps are appropriate; keep them upright and clearly labelled. Handle the material in a fume hood, wear safety glasses, gloves and a laboratory coat, and avoid prolonged inhalation of vapours or contact with skin. Dispense only the volume needed for each measurement, close the container promptly to limit evaporation, and follow the supplier safety data sheet together with the institution's own chemical waste procedures for disposal of residues.
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