Cyclohexanol is an alicyclic alcohol. It is industrially produced from phenol, via hydrogenation in the presence of Ni/Al2O3 catalyst. It is also produced from cyclohexane, via oxidation with molecular oxygen in the presence of Co3O4 nanocrystals (catalyst). A mixture of cyclohexanone (K) and cyclohexanol (A) is known as KA oil. KA oil can be generated from cyclohexane, via liquid-phase oxidation.
Molecular Formula: C6H12O
Molecular Weight: 100.16
Linear Structural Formula: C6H11OH
MDL Number: MFCD00003855
Purity: 99%
Melting Point: 20-22 C (lit.)
Density: 0.948 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.465 (lit.)
Application: Cyclohexanol may be used in the preparation of e-caprolactam and adipic acid, important precursors for the industrial synthesis of nylon-6 and nylon-6.6, respectively.
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Assay: 99%
Autoignition Temp.: 572°F
BP: 160-161°C(lit.)
Density: 0.948 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Expl. Lim.: 12.25 %
Grade: ReagentPlus®
MP: 20-22°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.465(lit.)
Vapor Density: 3.5 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 0.98 mmHg ( 25°C)