Vinylcyclohexene dioxide
| Names | |
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| IUPAC name
3-Oxiranyl-7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane | |
| Other names
1,2-Epoxy-4-(epoxyethyl)cyclohexane 4-Vinylcyclohexene diepoxide | |
| Identifiers | |
3D model (JSmol) |
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| Abbreviations | VCD |
| ECHA InfoCard | 100.003.126 |
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| UNII | |
CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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| Properties | |
| C8H12O2 | |
| Molar mass | 140.182 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Density | 1.09 g·cm−3 |
| Melting point | −108.9 °C (−164.0 °F; 164.2 K) |
| Boiling point | 227 °C (441 °F; 500 K) |
| Vapor pressure | 13 Pa (20 °C) |
| Hazards | |
| Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH): | |
Main hazards |
Toxic |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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4-Vinylcyclohexene dioxide (VCD) is an organic compound that contains two epoxide functional groups. It is industrially used as a crosslinking agent for the production of epoxy resins. It is a colourless liquid. It is an intermediate for synthesis of organic compounds.