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cyclohexanol

Cyclohexanol, also known as cyclohexan-1-ol, is an organic compound with the formula C6H11OH. It is a cycloalkanol consisting of a hydroxyl group attached to a cyclohexane ring, making it a secondary alcohol. At room temperature it is a colorless, fairly viscous liquid with a characteristic odor. It is sparingly soluble in water and soluble in many organic solvents.

Industrial production of cyclohexanol typically occurs by the catalytic hydration of cyclohexene to yield cyclohexanol, or

Chemically, cyclohexanol behaves as a typical secondary alcohol. It can be oxidized to cyclohexanone, dehydrated under

Safety and handling notes: cyclohexanol is flammable and can be irritating to skin and eyes. It should

as
part
of
the
KA
oil
mixture
(cyclohexanone
and
cyclohexanol)
obtained
by
the
oxidation
of
cyclohexane.
KA
oil
is
a
key
intermediate
in
the
production
of
adipic
acid
and
related
nylon
precursors.
In
laboratory
settings,
cyclohexanol
can
be
prepared
by
acid-catalyzed
hydration
of
cyclohexene
or
by
reduction
of
cyclohexanone.
acidic
conditions
to
form
cyclohexene,
or
converted
into
esters
and
ethers.
It
serves
as
a
solvent
in
various
applications,
including
dyes,
coatings,
and
organic
synthesis,
and
acts
as
a
versatile
intermediate
in
the
synthesis
of
cyclohexanone
and
downstream
products
such
as
adipic
acid.
be
used
with
appropriate
ventilation
and
personal
protective
equipment,
and
stored
under
standard
conditions
for
flammable
liquids
away
from
heat
sources
and
incompatibles.