Description

sec-Butylcyclohexane is a high-purity, highly volatile organic solvent and versatile chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring a cyclohexane ring with a secondary butyl substituent, makes it valuable for applications requiring specific solvency and reactivity profiles. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for synthesis and formulation.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and liquid crystals.
• Specialty Solvent: Used in formulations and reactions requiring a non-polar, highly volatile solvent with specific solvency characteristics.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in organic chemistry research, method development, and analytical testing.
• Polymer Industry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer in specific polymerization processes to modify polymer properties.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Acts as a precursor in the manufacturing of specialized lubricant components and fuel additives.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain aroma chemicals and fragrance ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	sec-Butylcyclohexane
CAS No.	7058-01-7
Molecular Formula	C10H20
Molecular Weight	140.27 g/mol
Synonyms	(1-Methylpropyl)cyclohexane; 2-Cyclohexylbutane; Butylcyclohexane, sec-; Cyclohexane, (1-methylpropyl)-; NSC 7395; 1-sec-Butylcyclohexane; 2-Butylcyclohexane
EINECS	230-354-9

Quality Control

Our sec-Butylcyclohexane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, IR, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet exacting standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	0.80 - 0.82 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.445
Boiling Point	~175-180 °C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.