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Cyclohexanone
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<p>Cyclohexanone is the <a href="/facts/Organic_compound/gqCNaN45">organic compound</a> with the <a href="/facts/Chemical_formula/hghUtthl">formula</a> (CH2)5CO. The molecule consists of six-carbon <a href="/facts/Alicyclic_compound/eBkU5hwA">cyclic molecule</a> with a <a href="/facts/Ketone/BqQXpLo4">ketone</a> functional <a href="/facts/Functional_group/GXkSPsjM">group</a>. This colorless oily liquid has a sweet odor reminiscent of <a href="/facts/Benzaldehyde/GyboW1KC">benzaldehyde</a>. Over time, samples of cyclohexanone assume a pale yellow color. </p><p>Cyclohexanone is slightly soluble in water and miscible with common organic solvents. Millions of tonnes are produced annually, mainly as a precursor to <a href="/facts/Nylon/hBvG9bCw">nylon</a>. </p>