Cyclohexanol
Cyclohexanol appears as a colorless liquid with a camphor-like odor. Soluble in most organic liquids. Cyclohexanol is the organic compound with the formula HOCH(CH2)5. The molecule is related to cyclohexane by replacement of one hydrogen atom by a hydroxyl group.
- Synonyms
- 1-Cyclohexanol I Hexahydrophenol
- Chemical Formula
- C6H12O
- CAS Number
- 108-93-0
Characteristics
- Melting Point
- 23 °C
- Boiling Point
- 161 °C
- Density
- 0.948 g/mL at 25 °C
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Solvents
Industries
- Polymers
- Cleaning
- CASE & Construction