CYCLOHEXANE
Prepared at the 23rd JECFA (1979), published in FNP 12 (1979) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd
JECFA (2004). No ADI was allocated at the 23rd JECFA (1979)
SYNONYMS Hexahydrobenzene
DEFINITION
Chemical names Cyclohexane
C.A.S. number 110-82-7
Chemical formula C6H12
Formula weight 84.16
Assay Not less than 99.5% w/w
DESCRIPTION Colourless, clear, flammable liquid, with characteristic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Extraction solvent
