biscyclohexyl

Bicyclohexyl is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C12H22. It is also known by its IUPAC name, bicyclohexyl. This compound consists of two cyclohexane rings joined by a single covalent bond. At room temperature, bicyclohexyl is typically a colorless liquid with a mild odor. Its physical properties include a relatively high boiling point and low vapor pressure due to its nonpolar nature and van der Waals forces between molecules.

Bicyclohexyl is generally insoluble in water but is soluble in many organic solvents, such as ethanol, ether, and benzene. It is a saturated hydrocarbon, meaning it contains only single bonds between carbon atoms and is therefore relatively unreactive under normal conditions. However, like other alkanes, it can undergo combustion when exposed to sufficient heat and oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water.

Industrially, bicyclohexyl can be produced through various methods, including the catalytic hydrogenation of biphenyl. It finds limited direct applications but can serve as a model compound in studies related to hydrocarbon chemistry or as a component in certain specialized mixtures. Its environmental fate and toxicology are generally considered similar to other higher molecular weight alkanes, with slow biodegradation expected in the environment.