Cyclohexanol is moderately toxic: the 8-hour vapor threshold limit is 50 ppm. [5] Based on acute oral toxicity studies in animals, the IDLH concentration was set at 400 ppm. [7] There are few studies on its carcinogenicity, but one study in rats found it to be a co-carcinogen.
Cyclohexanol is an organic compound with the formula HOCH(CH2)5. This molecule is related to cyclohexane by replacing one hydrogen atom with a hydroxyl group. This compound exists as a deliquescent colorless solid with a camphor-like odor which, when very pure, melts near room temperature.
Cyclohexanol is a colorless liquid with a camphor-like odor. Soluble in most organic liquids. Flash point 154°F. May be toxic by inhalation or in contact with skin. Vapors are narcotic in high concentrations. Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Used in the manufacture of soap, lacquer and plastics.
Cyclohexanol is an alcohol consisting of cyclohexane with a single hydroxyl substituent. Parent of cyclohexanols. It acts as a solvent. It is a secondary alcohol and a member of the cyclohexanols.
Cyclohexanol is a natural product found in pomegranate, mango and upland cotton for which data are available.
Cyclohexanol is an alicyclic alcohol. [1] It is produced industrially by the hydrogenation of phenol in the presence of a Ni/Al2O3 catalyst. [2] It is also produced from cyclohexane by oxidation with molecular oxygen in the presence of Co3O4 nanocrystals (catalyst). [3] The mixture of cyclohexanone (K) and cyclohexanol (A) is called KA oil. KA oil can be produced from cyclohexane by liquid phase oxidation.
