Cyclohexanone
Cyclohexanone is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor. It is a cyclic ketone with a six-membered carbon ring containing an oxygen atom.
APPLICATION & USAGE
- Solvent: It is widely used as a solvent in various processes, such as in the manufacturing of paints, coatings, varnishes, and adhesives.
- Nylon Production: It serves as an intermediate in the production of nylon, specifically Nylon 6, which is used in fibers and engineering plastics.
- Pharmaceuticals: Cyclohexanone is utilized in the synthesis of certain pharmaceutical compounds.
- Rubber Industry: It finds application in the production of rubber chemicals and as a rubber processing aid.
- Pesticides: Cyclohexanone is used in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides.
- Chemical Intermediates: It serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals and compounds in the chemical industry.
SIMILAR NAME
- Ketohexamethylene / Anone / Pimelic ketone
PACKING
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