Methylcyclohexane
CAS 108-87-2
EC 203-624-3
Formula C7H14
MW 98.19 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & Nutrition CatalysisSolvent & CarrierFlavoring & Acidulant
Description
Methylcyclohexane (CAS 108-87-2, EC 203-624-3), also known as MCHX, hexahydrotoluene, and heptanaphthene, is a saturated cyclic hydrocarbon solvent supplied under trade designations including Swaclean MCH. It carries no E-code designation and is classified under HS code 2902 19 00.
In food and fragrance applications, methylcyclohexane functions as a carrier solvent, dissolving and dispersing flavoring compounds or fragrance ingredients at controlled concentrations. It also serves as a reaction medium in catalytic processes, where its chemical stability under elevated temperatures prevents unwanted side reactions that polar solvents would otherwise promote.
Methylcyclohexane is available in technical and food-grade specifications, with food-grade material conforming to FCC standards. It falls under REACH regulation and requires a Safety Data Sheet for EU trade. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers, with bulk supply available depending on volume requirements.
In food and fragrance applications, methylcyclohexane functions as a carrier solvent, dissolving and dispersing flavoring compounds or fragrance ingredients at controlled concentrations. It also serves as a reaction medium in catalytic processes, where its chemical stability under elevated temperatures prevents unwanted side reactions that polar solvents would otherwise promote.
Methylcyclohexane is available in technical and food-grade specifications, with food-grade material conforming to FCC standards. It falls under REACH regulation and requires a Safety Data Sheet for EU trade. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers, with bulk supply available depending on volume requirements.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -126.6 °C |
| Boiling Point | 100.9 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.7694 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 25 °F |
| Appearance | Methylcyclohexane, an alkene, is a colorless liquid with a faint benzene-like odor. The odor threshold is 630 ppm (this is above the OEL). |
| Color | Colorless |
| Odor | Faint, petroleum-like |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 0.1 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 37 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.422(lit.) |
| Log P | 3.88 |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
H
H225H302H304H315H316H320H332H335H336H373H400H410H411
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P260P261P264P270P271P273P280P317P319P321P330P331P391P405P501P264+P265P301+P316P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 2902 19 00 |
| UN Number | 2296 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
methyl cyclohexaneMCHMCHXSwaclean MCHheptanaphtheneHEXAHYDROTOLUENECyclohxylmethanehexahydrodoluenehexahydro-toluen
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