Cyclohexanol

Chemical Description

• Cyclohexanol is a colorless liquid, highly soluble in water.
• It is an alicyclic alcohol; it is industrially produced from phenol via hydrogenation in the presence of a Ni/Al2O3 catalyst.
• It is also produced from cyclohexane via oxidation with molecular oxygen in the presence of Co3O4 nanocrystals (catalyst).
• A mixture of cyclohexanone (K) and cyclohexanol (A) is known as KA oil. KA oil can be generated from cyclohexane via liquid-phase oxidation.
• Cyclohexanol is an important chemical raw material, mainly used in the production of adipic acid, hexamethylenediamine, and caprolactam.
• It can also be used as a stabilizer for soap, to manufacture disinfectant soaps and descaling emulsions, and for rubber, Chemicalbook solvents for resins, metal soaps, oils, esters, and ethers, admixtures for paint, leather degreasing agents, release agents, dry cleaning agents, and polishing agents.
• Cyclohexanol is also a raw material for fiber-finishing agents, pesticides, and plasticizers.
• It reacts with phosgene to obtain cyclohexyl chloroformate, which is the intermediate of the initiator dicyclohexyl peroxydicarbonate.
• Cyclohexanol is a versatile solvent for various organic compounds.
• It's commonly used in chemical reactions, such as in the dissolution of polymers, resins, fats, and waxes.
• Its solvent properties make it useful in industries like paints, coatings, varnishes, and pharmaceuticals.
• Cyclohexanol can be used as a plasticizer, improving the flexibility and durability of plastics.
• Plasticized plastics are used in a wide range of products, including packaging materials, construction materials, and automotive parts.
• It can be utilized as a fragrance ingredient, adding floral or woody notes to perfumes and colognes.
• It finds applications in the adhesive industry, where it serves as a component in the production of adhesives and sealants.
• It's used in laboratories as a reagent in various chemical reactions and synthesis processes.
• It is available in 180 Kg drums and can be stored in well-ventilated areas away from heat and sunlight.