Cyclohexanone

Cyclohexanone[1][2]
Skeletal formula of cyclohexanone
Skeletal formula of cyclohexanone
Ball-and-stick model of cyclohexanone
Ball-and-stick model of cyclohexanone
Skeletal formula viewed side-on, showing the non-planar conformation
Skeletal formula viewed side-on, showing the non-planar conformation
Ball-and-stick model of cyclohexanone viewed side-on, showing the non-planar conformation
Ball-and-stick model of cyclohexanone viewed side-on, showing the non-planar conformation
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Cyclohexanone
Other names
oxocyclohexane, pimelic ketone, ketohexamethylene, cyclohexyl ketone, ketocyclohexane, hexanon, Hydrol-O, Sextone, K, Anone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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ChEMBL
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EC Number
  • 203-631-1
KEGG
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C6H10O/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H2 checkY
    Key: JHIVVAPYMSGYDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/C6H10O/c7-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H2
    Key: JHIVVAPYMSGYDF-UHFFFAOYAY
  • C1CCC(=O)CC1
Properties
C6H10O
Molar mass 98.15 g/mol
Appearance Colorless liquid[3]
Odor Peppermint or acetone-like
Density 0.9478 g/mL, liquid
Melting point −47 °C (−53 °F; 226 K)[6]
Boiling point 155.65 °C (312.17 °F; 428.80 K)
8.6 g/100 mL (20 °C)
Solubility in all organic solvents Miscible
log P 0.81
Vapor pressure 5 mmHg (20 °C)[4]
−62.04·10−6 cm3/mol
1.447
Viscosity 2.02 cP at 25 °C[5]
Thermochemistry
+229.03 J·K−1·mol−1
−270.7 kJ·mol−1
−3519.3 kJ·mol−1
Hazards
GHS labelling:
GHS02: FlammableGHS06: ToxicGHS07: Exclamation mark
Danger[7]
H226, H302, H305, H312, H315, H318, H332[7]
P280, P305+P351+P338[7]
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineFlammability 2: Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperature before ignition can occur. Flash point between 38 and 93 °C (100 and 200 °F). E.g. diesel fuelInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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2
0
Flash point 44 °C (111 °F; 317 K)
420 °C (788 °F; 693 K)
Explosive limits 1.1–9.4%
Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC):
1200 mg/kg (cat, orally); 2362 mg/kg (rat, orally)[8]
8000 ppm (rat, 4 hr)[9]
4706 ppm (mouse, 1.5 hr)[9]
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible)
TWA 50 ppm (200 mg/m3)[4]
REL (Recommended)
TWA 25 ppm (100 mg/m3) [skin][4]
IDLH (Immediate danger)
700 ppm[4]
Related compounds
Related ketones
Cyclopentanone, cycloheptanone
Related compounds
Cyclohexanol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Cyclohexanone is the organic compound with the formula (CH2)5CO. The molecule consists of six-carbon cyclic molecule with a ketone functional group. This colorless oily liquid[3] has a sweet odor reminiscent of benzaldehyde. Over time, samples of cyclohexanone assume a pale yellow color.[10] Cyclohexanone is slightly soluble in water and miscible with common organic solvents. Millions of tonnes are produced annually, mainly as a precursor to nylon.[11]

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