Cyclohexanone is a colorless liquid with a sharp odor, used primarily as a solvent and in the production of nylon and other polymers.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and adhesives.
- Polymer Production: Applied in the production of nylon and other synthetic fibers.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds.
- Laboratories: Used as a solvent in chemical reactions and in chromatography.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
| Odor |
Sweet, sharp odor |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H10O |
| Molecular Weight |
98.14 g/mol |
| Boiling Point |
155.6 °C |
| Density |
0.947 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water, miscible with organic solvents |
| Flash Point |
41 °C |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but highly flammable |