Cyclohexanone

C₆H₁₀O

IUPAC: Cyclohexan-1-one

CAS: 108-94-1

Overview

Cyclohexanone is a key industrial chemical and the principal precursor to caprolactam and adipic acid, which are used to make nylon.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 10 1.0080
Carbon C 6 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×10
10.3%
C
Carbon ×6
73.4%
O
Oxygen ×1
16.3%

Uses

  • • Nylon precursor
  • • Solvent
  • • Polymer production

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Over 99% of cyclohexanone produced goes to nylon manufacturing

Safety

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

C1CCC(=O)CC1

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
98.14 g/mol
Density
0.9480 g/cm³
Melting Point
-16.4 °C
Boiling Point
155.6 °C
Solubility
23 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
98.0732
XLogP
0.8
TPSA
17.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
7
Complexity
68.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyclohexanone?
Cyclohexanone (C₆H₁₀O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Cyclohexan-1-one.
What is the molecular weight of Cyclohexanone?
Cyclohexanone has a molar mass of 98.14 g/mol.
What state is Cyclohexanone at room temperature?
Cyclohexanone is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Cyclohexanone organic or inorganic?
Cyclohexanone is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Cyclohexanone?
Cyclohexanone (C₆H₁₀O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).