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HEXANAPHTHYLENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H10
formula, see observation
110-83-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless liquid, is soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water, flammable, toxic by inhalation, and is used in organic synthesis, as a catalyst solvent, in oil extraction, and in the manufacture of adipic and maleic acids.

CONT

Occurs in coal tar. [Prepared] by dehydration of cyclohexanol at high [temperature] over various catalysts.

OBS

cyclohexene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Also known under the following designation: UN 2256.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H10

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H10
formula, see observation
110-83-8
CAS number
DEF

Cycloalcène dérivé du cyclohexane [...] que l'on obtient par déshydratation du cyclohexanol.

OBS

cyclohexène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H10

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H10
formula, see observation
110-83-8
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro, soluble en alcohol e insoluble en agua. Moderadamente tóxico por inhalación. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H10

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