1,4-Cyclohexadiene

1,4-Cyclohexadiene
Identifiers
Abbreviations 1,4-CHDN
CAS number 628-41-1 Y
PubChem 12343
ChemSpider 11838 Y
EC number 211-043-1
UN number 3295
MeSH 1,4-cyclohexadiene
ChEBI CHEBI:37611 Y
Beilstein Reference 1900733
Gmelin Reference 1656
Jmol-3D images Image 1
Properties
Molecular formula C6H8
Molar mass 80.13 g mol−1
Exact mass 80.062600256 g mol-1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 847 mg cm-3
Melting point

-50 °C, 223 K, -58 °F

Boiling point

82 °C, 355 K, 179 °F

Refractive index (nD) 1.472
Thermochemistry
Std enthalpy of
formation
ΔfHo298
63.0-69.2 kJ mol-1
Std enthalpy of
combustion
ΔcHo298
-3573.5--3567.5 kJ mol-1
Standard molar
entropy
So298
189.37 J K-1 mol-1
Specific heat capacity, C 142.2 J K-1 mol-1
Hazards
GHS pictograms
GHS signal word DANGER
GHS hazard statements H225, H340, H350, H373
GHS precautionary statements P201, P210, P308+313
EU classification F T
R-phrases R45 R46 R11 R48/20/21/22
S-phrases S53 S45
NFPA 704
3
2
0
Flash point -7 °C
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

1,4-Cyclohexadiene is a highly flammable cycloalkene that occurs as a colorless clear liquid.

1,4-Cyclohexadiene and related compounds may be prepared from benzene using lithium or sodium in liquid ammonia, this process being known as a Birch reduction. However 1,4-cyclohexadiene is easily oxidised to benzene, the driving force being the formation of an aromatic ring. The conversion to an aromatic system may be performed in the laboratory using an alkene such as styrene, along with a hydrogen transfer agent such as palladium metal supported on charcoal.

γ-Terpinene is a naturally occurring derivative of 1,4-cyclohexadiene, found in the essential oils of coriander, lemon, and cumin.

References

  1. ^ "1,4-cyclohexadiene - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 27 March 2005. Identification and Related Records. http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=12343&loc=ec_rcs. Retrieved 12 October 2011. 

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