| Chemical Properties | CLEAR COLOURLESS LIQUID |
| Uses | Cycloheptene was used in one-pot synthesis of 1,2/3-triols from the allylichydroperoxides catalyzed by zeolite-confined osmium(0) nanoclusters. It is a raw material in organic chemistry and a monomer in polymer synthesis. Copper (1) triflate catalyzes the photodimerization of the simple nonconjugated unstrained olefins, cyclopentene, cyclohexene, and cycloheptene, but not cyclooctene or acyclic olefins. |
| Synthesis Reference(s) | The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 41, p. 896, 1976 DOI: 10.1021/jo00867a038 |
| General Description | A colorless oily liquid. Insoluble in water and less dense than water. Flash point 70°F. Vapors heavier than air. Inhalation of high concentrations may have a narcotic effect. Used to make other chemicals. |
| Air & Water Reactions | Highly flammable. Insoluble in water. |
| Reactivity Profile | CYCLOHEPTENE may react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents. May react exothermically with reducing agents to release hydrogen gas. In the presence of various catalysts (such as acids) or initiators, may undergo exothermic addition polymerization reactions. |
| Health Hazard | Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. |
