Methylcyclohexane:
The chemical formula of the organic compound, methylcyclohexane is [tex]\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{11}[/tex]. It is branched into the group of saturated hydrocarbon.
Note: Refer the attached image for the structure of methylcyclohexane
Structure of methylcyclohexane:
- It is a monosubstituted cyclohexane because it has one branching through the attachment of single methyl group on one carbon of the cyclohexane ring.
- Being very toxic to the aquatic ecosystem, the methyl group of this compond in its axial position experiences a steric strain or steric crowding.
