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C6H10O
98.14 g/mol
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CYCLOHEXANONE

CAS108-94-1EC203-631-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Industrial solvent

Cyclohexanone is an organic compound primarily used as an industrial solvent. It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor and serves as a key intermediate in the production of nylon.

Industrial solventIntermediate in nylon production

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Corrosive
Corrosive
Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H332Harmful if inhaled
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H371May cause damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H305May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H351Suspected of causing cancer
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

cyclohexanone

InChIKey

JHIVVAPYMSGYDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

C1CCC(=O)CC1

Synonyms (38)
  • CYH
  • 2-cyclohexanone
  • 4-cyclohexanone
  • Anon
  • Anone
  • CYCLOHEXANONE
  • Caswell No. 270
  • Cicloesanone
  • Cicloesanone [Italian]
  • Cyclic ketone
  • Cyclohexanon
  • Cyclohexanon [Dutch]
  • Cyclohexanone, p.a.
  • Cykloheksanon
  • Cykloheksanon [Polish]
  • FEMA No. 3909
  • Hexanon
  • Hytrol O
  • Ketohexamethylene
  • Nadone
  • Pimelic ketone
  • Pimelin ketone
  • RCRA waste no. U057
  • RCRA waste number U057
  • Sextone
  • cyclohexan-1-one
  • cylcohexanone
  • cylohexanone
  • ketocyclohexane
  • oxocyclohexane