Bromocyclohexane

Cyclohexylbromide

Yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor

Liquid

1.329 g · cm -3

163-165 ° C

Practically insoluble in water

1.4956 (15 ° C, 589 nm)

2800 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)

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Bromocyclohexane is a chemical compound from the group of halogenated hydrocarbons.

Production and representation

Bromocyclohexane can be obtained by reaction of hydrobromic acid with cyclohexanol.

Properties

Bromocyclohexane is a yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor, is practically insoluble in water.

Use

Bromocyclohexane is used as a synthetic chemical.

Safety

The vapors of bromocyclohexane can combine with air to form an explosive mixture (flash point 63 ° C).