| Description |
Methylcyclohexane is a member of the class of compounds known as cycloalkanes. Cycloalkanes are saturated monocyclic hydrocarbons (with or without side chains). Thus, methylcyclohexane is considered to be a hydrocarbon lipid molecule. Methylcyclohexane can be found in garden tomato (variety) and papaya, which makes methylcyclohexane a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Methylcyclohexane is an organic compound with the molecular formula is CH3C6H11. Classified as saturated hydrocarbon, it is a colourless liquid with a faint odor. Methylcyclohexane is used as a solvent. It is mainly converted in naphtha reformers to toluene . |
