Product Name : Cylcohexanone
Synonyms : Oxocyclohexane; Pimelic Ketone; Ketohexamethylene; Anone; Cyclohexyl ketone; ketocyclohexane; Pimelin ketone;
About the product : Cyclohexanone, an organic compound, is a colourless oil with an odour similar to that of peardrop sweets and acetone. It is miscible with organic solvents and often assumes a yellow colour, caused by oxidation. It is used as a solvent and in metal degreasing. It remains neutral even after being stored for a long time.
Product Identification Features:
CAS Number: 108-94-1
H.S. Code: 2914.22.1000
Chemical formula: C6H10 (=O)
Chemical Properties:
Melting point: -31 C
Boling point: 155 - 156 C
Specific gravity: 0.945 - 0.955
Solubility in water: 150 g/l
Vapour density: 3.38
Production Process : Oxidation of cyclohexane in air in the presence of cobalt catalysts will lead to the production of cyclohexanone.
C6H12 + O2 → (CH2)5CO + H2O
Cyclohexanone can also be produced via partial hydrogenation of phenol
C6H5OH + 2 H2 → (CH2)5CO
In Labs, cyclohexanone is produced either from cyclohexanol by oxidation with chromic oxide, or by using sodium hypochlorite as an oxidant.
Uses :
Used to manufacture paints, coatings and adhesives.
Used to produce adipic acid.
Used as an addictive for electronic industry applications.
Used as a solvent for insecticides and fungicides.
Used to manufacture PVC printing inks.
Used as a raw material for various synthetic resins.
