Cyclohexanone Chemical Suppliers & Distributors in Mumbai, India

Cyclohexanone

CAS Number: 108‑94‑1

Synonyms : Cyclohexanone; Pimelic ketone; Ketohexamethylene; Cyclohexyl ketone

Chemical Formula :C₆H₁₀O

Product Introduction

Cyclohexanone is a colorless-to-pale-yellow oily liquid ketone with a peppermint‑ or acetone‑like odor. It’s a major industrial solvent and a key precursor in the production of adipic acid and caprolactam—essential for nylon manufacture—as well as other fine chemicals.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Appearance	Colorless to pale-yellow oily liquid
Odor	Peppermint or acetone-like
Density @ 25 °C	0.9478 g/mL
Melting Point	–47 °C
Boiling Point	155.6 °C
Flash Point (CC)	44 °C
Vapor Pressure @20 °C	~5 mmHg
Solubility	8.6 g/100 mL water; miscible with organic solvents
Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ)	~1.447
Molecular Weight	98.15 g/mol
TLV‑TWA	25 ppm (skin)

Applications

Nylon precursor: Oxidized to adipic acid (nylon‑6,6) and cyclohexanone oxime → caprolactam (nylon‑6).
Solvent: Used in paints, coatings, cleaning, degreasing, and laboratory tasks.
Chemical intermediate: Utilized in manufacturing of fragrances, plasticizers, and pharmaceuticals.
Notes: Forms explosive peroxides with peroxide, incompatible with strong oxidizers; moderate toxicity, possible dermatitis.