Cyklohexano

Cyclohexane is a cycloalkane with the molecular formula C6H12. It is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a characteristic odor. Cyclohexane is a nonpolar molecule and is insoluble in water, but soluble in many organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. It is a cyclic hydrocarbon with a six-membered ring structure where each carbon atom is bonded to two hydrogen atoms. This ring structure can exist in different conformations, the most stable of which is the chair conformation.

Industrially, cyclohexane is produced primarily through the hydrogenation of benzene. It is a significant commodity chemical with a wide range of applications. Its most important use is as a precursor in the production of nylon. Cyclohexane is oxidized to cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol, which are then further processed to form adipic acid, a key ingredient in the manufacture of nylon-6,6. It also finds use as a solvent in various industrial processes, including the production of lacquers, paints, and resins, as well as in the extraction of essential oils. Furthermore, it is employed as a solvent in certain laboratory settings for chromatography and recrystallization.