Cyclohexane

Chemical formula: C6H12

Molar mass: 84.16 g/mol

Appearance: colorless liquid

Odor: sweet, gasoline-like

Density: 0.7781 g/mL, liquid

Melting point: 6.47 °C (43.65 °F; 279.62 K)

Boiling point: 80.74 °C (177.33 °F; 353.89 K)

Solubility in water: Immiscible

Solubility: soluble in ether, alcohol, acetone miscible with olive oil

Vapor pressure: 78 mmHg (20°C)[1]

Refractive index (nD) : 1.42662

Viscosity: 1.02 cP at 17 °C

Commercially most of cyclohexane produced is converted into cyclohexanone–cyclohexanol mixture (or "KA oil") by catalytic oxidation. KA oil is then used as a raw material for adipic acid and caprolactam.

Cyclohexane is sometimes used as an organic solvent.

Cyclohexane is a cycloalkane with the molecular formula C6H12. Cyclohexane is mainly used for the industrial production of adipic acid and caprolactam, which are precursors to nylon. Cyclohexane is a colourless, flammable liquid with a distinctive detergent-like odor, reminiscent of cleaning products (in which it is sometimes used).