Cyclohexanone
Synonyms: Cyclohexyl ketone; Anon; Hexanon; Ketohexamethylene; Pimelic ketone; Pimelin ketone; Sextone
Chemical formula: C6H10O Molecular Weight: 98.14 CAS No.: 108-94-1
Appearance: Colorless Liquid
Odour: Odor reminiscent of peppermint and acetone.
Boiling Point: 115.6 °C (312.1 F) @ 760 mmHg
Melting point/freezing point: -31 °C (-23.8 F)
Specific Gravity: 0.9478 (water = 1)
Vapour pressure: 0.7 kPa (@ 26.7 °C)
Vapour density: 3.4 (Air = 1)
Specification
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Transparent liquid, no visible impurities |
| Purity, % (m/m) ≥ | 99.8 |
| Acidity (as acetic acid), (m/m) % ≤ | 0.01 |
| Density, g/cm³ | 0.946 - 0.947 |
| Distillation range, °C | 153.0 - 157.0 |
| The temperature interval / distillate 95 mL, °C ≤ | 1.5 |
| Chromaticity (in Hazen) (Pt-Co), ≤ | 15 |
| Moisture, % (m/m) ≤ | 0.08 |
Usage:
Cyclohexanone is mainly used as raw material to produce caprolactam. Cyclohexanone is an important chemical solvent used in a variety of industries, in particular, the paints and printing industry. Cyclohexanone is also a major ingredient for the manufacture of herbicides, anti-histamines and a major catalyst for polyester and synthetic resins. Cyclohexanone is also a major additive in lacquers and paints to prevent blushing and as a solvent for PVC printing inks.
Packing, Storage, Delivery:
Hazard Class: 3 UN No.: 1915 Packing Group: III Packing: 190 kg/steel drum or isotank.
