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Cyclohexanone ACS Grade
ACS Grade
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Cyclohexanone ACS Grade
- Alliance Code
- cyclohexanone-acs-grade
- Grade
- ACS Grade
- Concentration
- —
- CAS Number
- 108-94-1PubChem
- Formula
- C6H10OPubChem
- Molecular Weight
- 98.14PubChem
- Product Type
- pure_substance
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay (by GC, corrected for water) | NLT 99.0% | 99.9% | GC, corrected for water | Supplier specification |
| Acidity (as formic acid) | 0.01% max. | 0.002% | — | Supplier specification |
| Cyclohexanol | 0.05% max. | 0.01% | — | Supplier specification |
| Cyclohexanone | 99.5% min. | 99.9% | — | Supplier specification |
| Residue after evaporation | ≤ 0.05 % | 0.002 % | — | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Water (wt%) | 0.05% max | 0.02% | — | Supplier specification |
| Identification (IR) | Conforms to reference spectrum | Passes test | FT-IR, comparison to reference spectrum | Interpreted |
| residue | 0.05 % max | 0.002 % | — | Supplier specification |
Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade ACS Grade | — | — | current | current |
| Technical Grade | — | — | cyclohexanone-technical-grade | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
One or more physical-property values are temporarily suppressed pending verification against vendor COA data. For complete properties refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact sales@alliancechemical.com.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Liquid | Published reference |
| Color | ≤ 10 APHA | ACS Reagent Chemicals |
| Odor | ODOR REMINISCENT OF PEPPERMINT & ACETONE | Published reference |
| Density | 0.945 - 0.950 g/mL | Interpreted |
| Boiling Point | 154.0 - 157.0 ºC | Interpreted |
| Melting Point | 3 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Flash Point | 111 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.2 mmHg at 77 °F ; 10 mmHg at 101.7 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Solubility (water) | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) | Published reference |
| Refractive Index (nD 20) | 1.4500 - 1.4520 | Interpreted |
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN191549 CFR 172.101
- Hazard Class
- 3Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- CyclohexanoneAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- H226, H302, H312, H315, H318, H332, H335Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P313, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- —no canonical
- ACGIH TLV
- —no canonical
- NIOSH REL
- —no canonical
- NIOSH IDLH
- —no canonical
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Cyclohexanone ACS Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Applications
- Intermediate for nylon production and solvent for paints, inks, and electronic materialshighchem.co.jp
- High-performance solvent in coatings, adhesives, and printing inks, and chemical intermediate for Nylon 6 via caprolactamgneechemical.com
- Feedstock for caprolactam (via cyclohexanone oxime and Beckmann rearrangement) and for adipic acid by controlled oxidationgneechemical.com
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from heat and oxidizing agentsgneechemical.com
- Handling Precautions
- Use standard chemical PPE — splash goggles, gloves, lab coat. Refer to SDS for hazard-specific PPE requirements.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- oxidizing agentsgneechemical.com
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN1915, Cyclohexanone, 3, PG III
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.
| Version | Date | Change | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 7 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.