cyclohexanone

[ sahy-kloh-hek-suh-nohn, sik-loh- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. an oily liquid, C 6 H 10 O, with an acetone and peppermintlike odor, a cyclic butone used in organic synthesis and as an industrial solvent.

cyclohexanone

/ ˌsaɪkləʊˈhɛksəˌnəʊn /

noun

1. a colourless liquid used as a solvent for cellulose lacquers. Formula: C 6 H 10 O

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyclohexanone¹

First recorded in 1905–10; cyclohexane, -one

Example Sentences

The tank car was carrying cyclohexanone, a pale and oily liquid that is toxic and flammable.

From Washington Times

Two of the tank cars were carrying cyclohexanone, a pale and oily liquid that is toxic and flammable.

From Washington Times

The spectrometer the researchers used was set up to sound the alarm if one or more of nine explosive-related materials, such as nitroglycerine, cyclohexanone and triacetone triperoxide, turned up.

From Economist

Industrial adipic acid production first oxidises cyclohexane to cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone at high temperatures and pressures.

From Scientific American

The method was tested with ammonia, cyclohexanone and hydrogen peroxide.

From Scientific American