Cyclohexyl acetate

Synonyms

Acetic acid, cyclohexyl ester; Adronal acetate; Cyclohexane acetate; Cyclohexanol, acetate; Cyclohexanolazetat [German]; Cyclohexanyl acetate; Cyclohexylester kyseliny octove [Czech]; Hexalin acetate; [ChemIDplus] UN2243

Category

Esters (<C12)

Description

Colorless liquid with a fruity, apple-like odor; [CHEMINFO]

Sources/Uses

Used as solvent for cellulose ethers, nitrocellulose, basic dyes, blown oils, raw rubber, metallic soaps, driers, shellac, lacquers, bitumens, and resins; Also used as a synthetic flavor; [HSDB] Used as fragrance ingredient; in the preparation of lacquers for collodion cotton; as a substitute for amyl acetate in textile production; for improving adhesion of leather varnishes; in the waterproofing industry; [CHEMINFO]

Comments

Narcotic; [Hawley] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS effects; Defats the skin; [ICSC] A skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] A moderate skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] Safe when used as a flavoring agent; [JECFA] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "ORGANIC SOLVENTS."

Biomedical References

11 mm Hg

high ambient temp required

Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Solvents, acute toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Leather Tanning and Processing
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing)