Chlorocyclohexane CAS 542-18-7

Aure Chemical Delivers Reliable Chlorocyclohexane (CAS 542-18-7) at Consistent Quality

Chlorocyclohexane is a clear, flammable secondary alkyl chloride used primarily as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Aure Chemical supplies this material to industrial customers requiring consistent quality for pharmaceutical, agrochemical and specialty chemical applications.

Basic Information

CAS No.	542-18-7
EC No.	208-806-6
Linear Formula	C6H11Cl
Molecular Weight	118.60
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow liquid
Melting Point	−44 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	142 °C (lit.)
Density	1.00 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
RIDADR	UN 1993 Class 3 / PG III
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Agrochemical intermediate: Widely used as a building block in the synthesis of plant-protection agents and related crop-protection chemicals.

• Pharmaceutical intermediate: Employed in the preparation of certain anticholinergic and other active pharmaceutical ingredients containing the cyclohexyl moiety.

• Rubber chemical intermediate: Serves as a key raw material for the production of anti-scorch agents such as N-cyclohexylthiophthalimide (CTP).

• Organic synthesis reagent: Functions as an alkylating agent for introducing the cyclohexyl group in fine-chemical and specialty synthesis routes.

• Specialty chemical building block: Applied in the manufacture of additional cyclohexyl derivatives used in materials and performance chemicals.

Aure Chemical: Your Reliable Partner for Chlorocyclohexane

• High purity specifications and strict batch consistency: Material is produced and controlled to deliver reliable performance in downstream synthetic processes.

• Stable export supply supported by established logistics channels: Flexible arrangements enable efficient delivery of both research and commercial volumes to global customers.

• Compliance with international safety and transportation standards: Complete SDS, COA and dangerous-goods documentation are provided to support regulatory requirements.

• Dedicated support for international chemical sourcing: Our team assists with technical inquiries, packaging options and coordination of hazardous material shipments.

Hazards Classification

GHS Classification: Flammable liquids (Category 3) [GHS02]; Skin irritation (Category 2) [GHS07]; Eye irritation (Category 2) [GHS07]; Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3, respiratory tract irritation) [GHS07]; Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic Category 2) [GHS09]

Hazard Statements: H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

UN Number: 1993
 Hazard Class: 3
 Packing Group: III