Methylcyclohexane(CAS:108-87-2) Bulk Industrial Chemical Supplier - Low-Toxic Industrial Raw Material for Coating Solvents, Organic Synthesis and Rubber Processing

Product Overview

Methylcyclohexane is the fully hydrogenated form of toluene: a saturated cycloalkane with the formula C7H14, also sold as hexahydrotoluene or cyclohexylmethane. It is a colourless, transparent liquid with a toluene-like odour, non-polar and chemically neutral, and unlike the aromatic it comes from, it carries no benzene ring in the molecule.

That difference is the reason buyers specify it. Where a formulator needs hydrocarbon solvency without aromatic content — in rubber and adhesive work, in nitrocellulose lacquers, in synthesis, or as an analytical standard — this is the grade that does the job, and each of those duties is set out in detail further down this product.

We produce it in Shandong by catalytic hydrogenation of toluene and hold the specification steady from batch to batch. Wholesale methanol solvent, sourced from established methanol manufacturers, sits in the same supply programme as this product, so buyers consolidating fine chemical purchases can keep several lines on one delivery schedule.

Key Properties & Performance

• Selective, low-polarity solvency. Natural rubber, synthetic rubber, resins, oils and waxes go into solution readily, while polar fillers and pigments in the same compound stay largely undisturbed. That selectivity is what makes it useful where you want the binder dissolved without dragging the whole formulation with it.
• Clean evaporation with little residue. Very little is left behind once the solvent is gone, so adhesive bonds and lacquer films are not softened or discoloured by an oily carry-over.
• A tight distillation window. Because the fraction distils within a narrow band, evaporation rate is predictable from one batch to the next — valuable when you set a lacquer viscosity once and expect it to hold across a production run.
• Very low aromatic impurity levels. Benzene and similar aromatics are held to trace levels, which matters to formulators building industrial cleaners and equally to laboratories that cannot tolerate an aromatic background in a chromatogram.
• Immiscible with water. Unlike a water-miscible methanol solvent, this product separates cleanly from water. That is an advantage in solvent recovery and a discipline in storage: a water layer will travel through the line into the batch unless it is drained first.
• Chemically stable and neutral. A saturated cycloalkane does not develop acidity or darken during normal storage, so a drum opened months after delivery behaves like the one before it.
• Low viscosity and fast wetting. The thin, quick-evaporating liquid penetrates porous substrates and wets surfaces quickly, which suits dipping, wiping and thin-film work.

Specifications

Applications

• Rubber and adhesive processing. Used as a processing solvent where rubber compounds, tackifiers and resins have to be dissolved or softened before forming. It keeps the mix workable and leaves the bond clean once the adhesive film dries.
• Nitrocellulose lacquer thinning. Coatings formulators use it to bring lacquer viscosity into range and to tune how quickly the film sets. Because the distillation window is tight, the drying profile is easier to hold from batch to batch than with a wide-cut aromatic thinner.
• Chemical synthesis. A starting point for cresols and related products, and a reaction medium for organic reactions where an inert, saturated hydrocarbon is preferred to an aromatic one. Dehydrogenation converts it back to toluene.
• Gas chromatography. A calibration standard and a solvent for sample preparation, chosen for purity and for a boiling point that stays put between lots.
• Industrial cleaners and solvent blends. Blended into cleaning and degreasing formulations, and used as the hydrocarbon carrier in solvent blends where the aromatic load of xylene or toluene is being reduced.
• Waxes, oils and polishes. Dissolves waxes and oils cleanly for polish and protective-treatment formulations, then evaporates without leaving an oily film on the treated surface.

Handling & Storage

1. Store cool, dry and ventilated. Keep drums in a shaded, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks and open flame, and closed when not in use. This is a low-flash-point liquid, so the vapour space in a part-empty drum is always the part to watch.
2. Ground and bond before transfer. Earth drums, pumps and receiving vessels and use spark-free tools — standard practice for a liquid this volatile.
3. Keep the system dry. Water forms a separate layer that can be drawn into the batch, so drain lines and check drums before charging.
4. Ventilate at the point of use. Local exhaust where drums are opened or decanted keeps hydrocarbon vapour out of the working atmosphere.
5. Wear solvent-resistant PPE. Chemical goggles, solvent-resistant gloves and, where vapour builds up, respiratory protection suited to hydrocarbon vapour.
6. Segregate from oxidisers and acids. Store them apart, and keep dedicated pumps, hoses and funnels for this product.
7. Rotate stock. Draw only what the batch needs, reseal promptly and use the oldest drum first so inventory stays inside your normal rotation.
8. Route waste properly. Empty drums, flushing solvent and spent absorbents go through your licensed hazardous-waste channel.

Ordering & Delivery

1. Confirm the specification. Share your impurity limits, application and destination with your sales contact so the grade and the paperwork match what your plant needs.
2. Choose the packing. Steel drums, plastic drums, IBC tanks, flexitanks, ISO tanks and bags are all available; the right choice usually comes down to how your site handles inbound liquid and how far the container travels.
3. Agree the volume. The standard minimum order is one 20-foot container (20' FCL) per product. Discounts are available and are negotiated against order quantity, so annual or multi-container volumes are worth raising early.
4. Verify before you commit. Ask your sales contact about sample availability for your own lab work, so your team can confirm the grade fits your process.
5. Settle payment terms. TT and LC are the terms we work with as standard; other arrangements can be discussed around the specific business.
6. Plan the shipment. Shipment is generally arranged within 14 working days of receiving the deposit or the original letter of credit, through professional chemical logistics channels.
7. Combine loads where it helps. If you also purchase wholesale methanol solvent, ask whether it can travel in the same container as this product. Buyers who buy wholesale methanol on a regular schedule often consolidate both lines into a single shipment.
8. Build a second source. Buyers shortlisting methanol solvent suppliers usually want identical paperwork from every candidate, so ask for our specification set and a combined quotation. If you are also evaluating a methanol solvent manufacturer for a new contract, request both specification sheets in the same reply.

Your Trusted Partner in Fine Chemicals

• Based in Dongying, Shandong, one of China's leading petrochemical bases, which keeps feedstock access and logistics close at hand.
• Our work centres on the research, development, production and sales of high-value-added fine chemicals.
• Manufacturing takes place in park-based facilities equipped with modern plants, automated control systems and integrated utilities, so the full production process runs efficiently under one roof.
• As a key fine chemical supplier in the Bohai Rim, we hold substantial capacity to deliver stable, premium products together with integrated supply chain solutions.
• We go beyond product supply, partnering with clients to solve challenges in sourcing, application and technical support.
• Our "two ends abroad" trade strategy continues to expand international trade and build lasting global partnerships.
• We hold to the principles of "Safety, Innovation, Win-Win" and keep investing in the research and production strengths behind them.

Scale & Supply Capability

Shandong Yingtai Chemical Co., Ltd. operates from Dongying, Shandong, in the heart of China's petrochemical industry. Our 60,000㎡ facility and team of more than 200 experienced professionals cover the R&D, production and sales of high-value-added fine chemicals across seven core categories. Park-based plants, automated control systems and integrated utilities keep production streamlined end to end, and our position as a Bohai Rim supplier gives buyers substantial capacity for stable, consistent supply. Custom requirements are reviewed directly with our team, with technical support from first enquiry through delivery.

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