Cyclohexanone
Description
Cyclohexanone (CAS 108-94-1), also known commercially as Sextone and Pimelin Ketone, is a cyclic ketone solvent used across industrial and specialty chemical applications.
With FEMA 3909 status, it also holds a recognized position in flavor and fragrance work. Its solvency strength and compatibility with resins and polymers make it a practical choice.
In coatings and lacquer formulations, it dissolves nitrocellulose, vinyl resins, and synthetic rubbers where weaker solvents fall short. It is a key component for high-performance systems.
Personal care and cosmetic formulators use it as a carrier solvent in nail products and specialty adhesive systems requiring controlled evaporation. It ensures consistent application and finish.
In flavor and fragrance compounding, its FEMA-approved status permits use as a flavoring agent where a mild, earthy ketone note is required. It serves as a versatile process solvent.
It also functions as a process solvent in polymer and resin manufacturing, particularly where high solvency power and controlled boiling point are procurement priorities for the facility.
The product is supplied as a clear liquid in drum, IBC, and bulk tanker quantities. Technical grade is the standard commercial offering, with purity levels typically at 99% or higher.
Food-grade and flavor-compliant specifications are available for applications requiring regulatory alignment. All batches are tested to ensure they meet the necessary industrial requirements.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -31 °C |
| Boiling Point | 1.4 °C @ Press: 1.0 Torr |
| Density | 0.9478 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 116 °F |
| Appearance | Cyclohexanone is a water-white to slightly yellow liquid with a peppermint-like or acetone-like odor. The Odor Threshold is 0.12 0.24 ppm in air. |
| Color | APHA: ≤10 |
| Odor | Like peppermint and acetone. |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 150 g/L (10 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.4 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.450(lit.) |
| pH | 7 (70g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Log P | 0.86 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29142200 |
| UN Number | 1915 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Documentation
Other Names
Sextone|Rcra waste number U057|Pimelin ketone|Pimelic ketone|Nadone|Hytrolo|Cyclohexyl ketone|Cyclohexanone homopolymer
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