Substance profile
1,4-Dimethylcyclohexane
1,4-Dimethylcyclohexane is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H16.
01 · Identification
What 1,4-Dimethylcyclohexane is
1,4-Dimethylcyclohexane is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H16. Its molecular formula is C8H16 and its molecular weight is 112.21 g/mol. It boils at 124 °C, melts at -87.4 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H225 | Highly flammable liquid and vapour. |
| H304 | May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. |
| H336 | May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H411 | Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P241, P242, P264, P273, P280, P302, P313, P332, P352, P391, P403, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
1,4-Dimethylcyclohexane properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 124.4 °C (255.9 °F) | at 760 mmHg | DOE PAC |
| Melting point | -87.4 °C (-125.3 °F) | DOE PAC | |
| Density | 0.7829 g/cm³ | at 25 °C | DOE PAC |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.