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- Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid with earthy odor, similar to mint and acetone.
- Melting point: -45°C
- Boiling point: 155.6°C
- Density: 0.947 g/cm³ (20°C)
- Solubility:
- Slightly soluble in water
- Miscible with alcohol, ether, benzene, acetone
- Flash point: 43.9°C
- Refractive index: 1.4507
- Viscosity: 2.2 mPa·s (25°C)
- Reactivity: the chemical properties of cyclohexanone are similar to those of open chain ketones, which can undergo oxidation, polymerization, substitution and other reactions in the presence of catalysts.
- Oxidation reaction: oxidation with strong oxidant in the presence of catalyst to produce adipic acid.
- Condensation reaction: In the presence of alkali is prone to self-condensation reaction.
- Reaction with acetylene: Can react with acetylene to produce the corresponding derivative.
- Chemical raw materials:
- Key intermediate for nylon/caprolactam/adipic acid
- Industrial solvent:
- Extraction solvent in paints/plastics/rubber industries
- Pesticides & medicine:
- Production of organophosphorus insecticides
- Synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates
- Other uses:
- Aviation lubricant solvent
- Metal degreasing/polishing agent
- Wood staining and coating solvent
CYCLOHEXANONE
Cyclohexanone is an important organic compound
