Methylcyclohexanol
[CAS# 25639-42-3]

Identification

• Name: Methylcyclohexanol
• Synonyms: Hexahydrocresol; Hexahydromethylphenol; Methylhexalin
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₄O
• Molecular Weight: 114.19
• CAS Registry Number: 25639-42-3
• EC Number: 247-152-6

Properties

• Density: 0.953 g/cm³ (0 ºC)^*
• Melting point: -50 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 174 ºC^**
• Refractive index: 1.461 (20 ºC)^***

^* Sabatier, Paul; Ann. chim. phys. [8] 1908, V10, P527.

^** "International Chemical Safety Cards" data were obtained from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (US)

^*** "Hazardous Substances Data Bank" data were obtained from the National Library of Medicine (US)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336