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