Product Overview

Cyclohexanol 99% For Synthesis (CAS No. 108-93-0) is a monocyclic secondary alcohol containing a hydroxyl group attached to a saturated six-membered carbon ring. The hydroxyl-bearing carbon provides a reactive centre for oxidation, elimination, esterification and substitution reactions, allowing cyclohexanol to serve as a precursor to several cyclohexyl derivatives. Its molecular structure makes it a useful substrate for examining the transformation of secondary alcohols into ketones, alkenes and other functionalised cyclic compounds.

The Synthesis grade is intended for preparative organic chemistry and laboratory-scale transformations involving cyclohexanol as a starting material or synthetic intermediate. Controlled oxidation produces cyclohexanone, while acid-catalysed dehydration provides cyclohexene, offering access to different reaction pathways from the same secondary alcohol. Cyclohexanol also participates in esterification and suitable hydroxyl-substitution reactions for the preparation of cyclohexyl esters and other substituted cyclohexane derivatives.

Typical Applications

• Preparation of cyclohexanone through controlled oxidation of cyclohexanol
• Synthesis of cyclohexene by acid-catalysed dehydration
• Preparation of cyclohexyl esters through esterification reactions
• Synthesis of cyclohexyl halides using suitable substitution reagents
• Preparation of cyclohexyl ether derivatives through appropriate ether-forming reactions
• Laboratory-scale synthesis of substituted cyclohexane compounds
• Investigation and optimisation of secondary-alcohol transformations in preparative organic chemistry

Common Synonyms

• Cyclohexyl Alcohol
• Cyclohexan-1-ol
• 1-Cyclohexanol
• Hydroxycyclohexane
• Hexahydrophenol
• Hexalin

Storage Conditions

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and excessive heat. Keep the container securely sealed when not in use to minimise moisture absorption and preserve the composition of the reagent.