Vinylcyclohexene dioxide

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.

Vinylcyclohexene dioxide
Names
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)
Abbreviations VCD
ECHA InfoCard 100.003.126
UNII
  • C1CC2C(O2)CC1C3CO3
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).
Infobox references
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