Cyclohexanone CAS 108-94-1

What is Cyclohexanone CAS 108-94-1?

Cyclohexanone CAS 108-94-1 is a six-carbon cyclic organic compound containing a ketone functional group. Typically appearing as a clear, colorless to pale-yellow liquid with a characteristic pungent, acetone-like odor, it features a saturated ring structure. This versatile keto-compound is immensely important in the global chemical industry, serving as the primary industrial feedstock and chemical intermediate for the large-scale synthesis of caprolactam and adipic acid—the twin building blocks of nylon 6 and nylon 66. Beyond its role in polymer engineering, its strong solvency power, high boiling point, and balanced evaporation profile make it an exceptional industrial solvent for synthetic resins, polymers, and heavy-duty coatings.

Specifications

Features

• Crucial Polymer Building Block: Functions as the foundational chemical precursor required to manufacture cyclohexanone oxime, which rearranges into caprolactam, as well as being oxidized directly into adipic acid.
• Superior Solvency Profile: Displays powerful dissolving capabilities for a wide variety of difficult-to-dissolve organic substances, including nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, vinyl resins, natural/synthetic rubbers, and polystyrenes.
• High-Boiling & Moderate Evaporation Rate: Features a balanced volatility profile that acts as an excellent leveling agent and retarder in high-performance coatings, preventing premature surface drying or blushing.
• Robust Chemical Stability: Exhibits excellent structural stability under standard conditions; it participates predictably in oxidation, condensation, and substitution reactions during advanced chemical synthesis.

Applications

• Nylon & Synthetic Fiber Production: The vast majority of global production is directly funneled into the synthesis of caprolactam (for Nylon 6 fiber and engineering plastics) and adipic acid (for Nylon 66 formulation).
• Industrial Paints, Lacquers & Coatings: Extensively used as a premium high-boiling solvent in polyurethane coatings, baking enamels, automotive finishes, and screen printing inks to improve film leveling and gloss.
• Adhesives & Plastics Welding: Formulated into high-strength industrial adhesives and plastic solvent cements, particularly in formulations designed for joining and bonding polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polycarbonate components.
• Agrochemicals & Pesticides Formulation: Applied as a highly effective carrier solvent and emulsifiable concentrate (EC) auxiliary to distribute active pesticide and herbicide compounds uniformly.
• Pharmaceuticals & Fine Chemicals Synthesis: Utilized as a core starting scaffold or processing solvent in organic synthesis for manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), rubber chemicals, and specialized antioxidants.

Packaging

Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.