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CICLOHEXANONA [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H10O
formula, see observation
108-94-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a water-white to pale yellow liquid with an acetone- and peppermint-like odour, is slightly soluble in water, miscible with most solvents, is derived by passing cyclohexanol over copper with air at 280°F or by oxidation of cyclohexanol with chromic acid or oxide, is toxic via inhalation and skin contact, and which is used in organic synthesis, wood stains, paint and varnish removers, degreasing of metals, in polishes, as a leveling agent in dyeing and delustering silk, as a lubricating oil additive, as a leveling agent in dyeing and delustering silk, as a lubricating oil additive, as a solvent for cellulosics, and in natural and synthetic resins, waxes and fats.

OBS

cyclohexanone: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H10O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H10O
formula, see observation
108-94-1
CAS number
OBS

cyclohexanone : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H10O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C6H10O
formula, see observation
108-94-1
CAS number
DEF

Líquido blanco acuoso con olor a acetona. Algo soluble en agua. Miscible con muchos disolventes. Inflamable. Irrita ojos y piel.

OBS

Fórmula química: C6H10O

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Record 2 2004-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
OBS

A mixture of different compounds. Do not confuse with the most frequent one, bearing the IUPAC name "1-[(1-hydroperoxyhexyl)peroxy]cyclohexanol" and the CAS number 78-18-2 (q.v.), to which the name "cyclohexanone peroxide" alone is often associated. See also "cyclohexanone diperoxide."

Key term(s)
  • cyclohexanone peroxide

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
OBS

Mélanges de divers composés. Le composé le plus courant auquel est associé le nom seul de «peroxyde de cyclohexanone» est le composé portant le nom UICPA «1-[(1-hydroperoxyhexyl)peroxy]cyclohexanol» et le numéro CAS 78-18-2 (voir cette fiche). Voir aussi le composé voisin «diperoxyde de cyclohexanone».

Key term(s)
  • peroxyde de cyclohexanone

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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