cyclohexane

[ sahy-kluh-hek-seyn, sik-luh- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a colorless, pungent, flammable liquid, C 6 H 12 , composed of a ring of six methylene groups, derived from crude petroleum by distillation or from benzene by hydrogenation: used chiefly as a solvent and in the manufacture of adipic acid.

cyclohexane

/ ˌsaɪkləʊˈhɛkseɪn; ˌsɪk- /

noun

1. a colourless insoluble flammable liquid cycloalkane with a pungent odour, made by hydrogenation of benzene and used as a paint remover and solvent. Formula: C 6 H 12

cyclohexane

/ sī′klō-hĕk′sān′ /

1. An extremely flammable, colorless liquid hydrocarbon obtained from petroleum and benzene. It is used to make nylon and as a solvent, paint remover, and varnish remover. Chemical formula: C 6 H 12 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyclohexane¹

First recorded in 1920–25; cyclo- + hexane

Example Sentences

The excess emissions included cyclohexane and isopropanol; the latter has been deemed an eye, skin and respiratory irritant.

From Washington Times

Metal catalysts in cyclohexane solvent append boron substituents to methane selectively through C–H bond scission at 150°C.

From Science Magazine

Metal catalysts in cyclohexane solvent append boron substituents to methane selectively through C–H bond scission at 150°C.

From Science Magazine

Metal catalysts in cyclohexane solvent append boron substituents to methane selectively through C–H bond scission at 150°C.

From Science Magazine

Metal catalysts in cyclohexane solvent append boron substituents to methane selectively through C–H bond scission at 150°C.

From Science Magazine