Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
0.1 u00b0F (EPA, 1998)
boiling_point
274.1 u00b0F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
density
0.8647 at 77 u00b0F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float
solubility
Very soluble (NTP, 1992)
vapor_pressure
11 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024)
flash_point
88 u00b0F (EPA, 1998)
ph
STRONG BASE
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Acute Toxic
Flammable
Irritant
Health Hazard
Corrosive
- H340: May cause genetic defects [Danger Germ cell mutagenicity]
- H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H402: Harmful to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H302 (90.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H361f: Suspected of damaging fertility [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
- H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
- H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H312 (38.4%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
- H361 (92.9%): Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
- H318 (58.7%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
- H311 (61.4%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H226 (90.4%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H361f ***: Suspected of damaging fertility [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
- H314 (99.8%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H412 (40.4%): Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 108-91-8 |
| IUPAC Name | cyclohexanamine |
| InChI Key | PAFZNILMFXTMIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 7965 |
| INCI Name | CYCLOHEXYLAMINE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Cyclohexylamine is an amine compound that is commonly used as a corrosion inhibitor, pH stabilizer, and chemical intermediate in various industrial