1,4-Cyclohexadiene

1,4-Cyclohexadiene
1,4-Cyclohexadiene molecule
1,4-Cyclohexadiene molecule
Names
Systematic IUPAC name
Cyclohexa-1,4-diene[1]
Other names
1,4-Cyclohexadiene
1,4-Dihydrobenzene
Identifiers
Abbreviations 1,4-CHDN
1900733
628-41-1 Yes
ChEBI CHEBI:37611 Yes
ChemSpider 11838 Yes
EC number 211-043-1
1656
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MeSH 1,4-cyclohexadiene
PubChem 12343
UN number 3295
Properties
Molecular formula
 C6H8
Molar mass 80.13 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 0.847 g cm−3
Melting point −50 °C; −58 °F; 223 K
Boiling point 82 °C; 179 °F; 355 K
1.472
Thermochemistry
Specific
heat capacity (C)
 142.2 J K−1 mol−1
189.37 J K−1 mol−1
Std enthalpy of
formation (ΔfHo298)
 63.0-69.2 kJ mol−1
Std enthalpy of
combustion (ΔcHo298)
 -3573.5--3567.5 kJ mol−1
Hazards
GHS pictograms
GHS signal word DANGER
H225, H340, H350, H373
P201, P210, P308+313
EU classification F T
R-phrases R45 R46 R11 R48/20/21/22
S-phrases S53 S45
NFPA 704
Flammability code 3: Liquids and solids that can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Flash point between 23 and 38 °C (73 and 100 °F). E.g., gasoline) Health code 2: Intense or continued but not chronic exposure could cause temporary incapacitation or possible residual injury. E.g., chloroform Reactivity code 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g., liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
3
2
0
Flash point −7 °C (19 °F; 266 K)
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Infobox references

1,4-Cyclohexadiene is an organic compound with the formula C6H8. It is a colourless, flammable liquid that is of academic interest as a prototype of a large class of related compounds called terpenoids, an examples being γ-terpinene. An isomer exists of this compound, 1,3-cyclohexadiene.

Synthesis and reactions

In the laboratory, substituted 1,4-cyclohexadienes are synthesized by Birch reduction of related aromatic compounds using an alkali metal and a proton donor such as ammonia. In this way, over reduction to the fully saturated ring is avoided.

1,4-Cyclohexadiene and its derivatives are easily aromatized, 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.

References

  1. ↑ "1,4-cyclohexadiene - Compound Summary". PubChem Compound. USA: National Center for Biotechnology Information. 27 March 2005. Identification and Related Records. Retrieved 12 October 2011.

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