C8 monomers
Vinylcyclohexene (VCH)
Evonik is a leader in the production of industrially available cyclic C8 monomers and offers the four most important synthetic chemicals 1,5-cyclooctadiene (COD), cyclooctene (COE), cyclooctane (COAN), and 4-vinylcyclohex-1-ene (VCH).
Building blocks for your synthesis
The doubly unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon 4-vinylcyclohexene (VCH) is a colorless liquid with a boiling point of 126°C and a pungent odor.
- VCH is formed by dimerization of butadiene.
- VCH is a precursor in the production of flame retardants.
- It is hydrogenated to ethylcyclohexane, a solvent for apolar substances.
It also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialty chemicals.
Properties of Vinylcyclohexene
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Property
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Value
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Empirical formula
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C8H12
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CAS-Number
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100-40-3
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Molecular weight
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108,2 g/mol
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Melting point
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-101 °C
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Boiling point 1013 hPa
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129 °C
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Purity
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min. 99,8%
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