cyclohexane
Sign in to saveCyclohexane is a cycloalkane with the molecular formula . Cyclohexane is non-polar. Cyclohexane is a colourless, flammable liquid with a distinctive detergent-like odor, reminiscent of cleaning products (in which it is sometimes used). Cyclohexane is mainly used for the industrial production of adipic acid and caprolactam, which are precursors to nylon.
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Cyclohexane is a colorless, flammable liquid made of carbon and hydrogen atoms arranged in a ring, known for its detergent-like smell and sometimes used in cleaning products. It is mainly important as an industrial chemical used to make adipic acid and caprolactam, which are key ingredients in the production of nylon.
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Cyclohexane is a cycloalkane with the molecular formula . Cyclohexane is non-polar. Cyclohexane is a colourless, flammable liquid with a distinctive detergent-like odor, reminiscent of cleaning products (in which it is sometimes used). Cyclohexane is mainly used for the industrial production of adipic acid and caprolactam, which are precursors to nylon.
Cyclohexyl (') is the alkyl substituent of cyclohexane and is abbreviated Cy'.