Cyclohexanone (Laboratory Use)
$57.93
Why Buy Cyclohexanone (Laboratory Use) Online from UK Chemical Supplier, ReAgent Chemicals?
ReAgent supply cyclohexanone for laboratory use in 2.5L containers, with discounts for orders over 4 items. This product is sold with a minimum 99% purity levels and less than 0.2% water (further information can be found in the Sales Product Specification sheet, available to download from our website). All our products come with 100% quality guarantee and are usually shipped within 24 hours after purchase.
Uses and Manufacturing of Cyclohexanone
The most common method of manufacture involves oxidation of cyclohexane (C6H12) in the presence of cobalt as a catalyst. This reaction can be adjusted to also produce cyclohexanol and this mixture – called ketone-alcohol oil – is the basis for the production of adipic acid.
C6H12 O2 –> (CH2)5CO H2O
Alternatively, cyclohexanone can be synthesised by partial hydrogenation of phenol (C6H5OH) and similarly to the previous process, it can also be used to generate cyclohexanol.
C6H5OH 2 H2 –> (CH2)5CO
On a small laboratory scale, cyclohexanone can be synthesised via oxidation of cyclohexanol in the presence of chromium trioxide or sodium hypochlorite, but these methods are not economically viable in a large scale.
As previously mentioned, the most important application for cyclohexanone is in the production of adipic acid, an important precursor subsequently used to produce nylon by oxidation with nitric acid. In fact, about half of the world’s production is used in this method, while the remainder is used to synthesise oxime, a second precursor also in the production of nylon. In this case, oxime is converted to caprolactam using sulphuric acid as a catalyst. Small niche applications include as a solvent or in oxidation reactions.
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Why Buy Cyclohexanone (Laboratory Use) Online from UK Chemical Supplier, ReAgent Chemicals?
ReAgent supply cyclohexanone for laboratory use in 2.5L containers, with discounts for orders over 4 items. This product is sold with a minimum 99% purity levels and less than 0.2% water (further information can be found in the Sales Product Specification sheet, available to download from our website). All our products come with 100% quality guarantee and are usually shipped within 24 hours after purchase.
Uses and Manufacturing of Cyclohexanone
The most common method of manufacture involves oxidation of cyclohexane (C6H12) in the presence of cobalt as a catalyst. This reaction can be adjusted to also produce cyclohexanol and this mixture – called ketone-alcohol oil – is the basis for the production of adipic acid.
C6H12 O2 –> (CH2)5CO H2O
Alternatively, cyclohexanone can be synthesised by partial hydrogenation of phenol (C6H5OH) and similarly to the previous process, it can also be used to generate cyclohexanol.
C6H5OH 2 H2 –> (CH2)5CO
On a small laboratory scale, cyclohexanone can be synthesised via oxidation of cyclohexanol in the presence of chromium trioxide or sodium hypochlorite, but these methods are not economically viable in a large scale.
As previously mentioned, the most important application for cyclohexanone is in the production of adipic acid, an important precursor subsequently used to produce nylon by oxidation with nitric acid. In fact, about half of the world’s production is used in this method, while the remainder is used to synthesise oxime, a second precursor also in the production of nylon. In this case, oxime is converted to caprolactam using sulphuric acid as a catalyst. Small niche applications include as a solvent or in oxidation reactions.
Investors in People
ReAgent is a qualified Investor in People and is accredited to several internationally recognised Quality and Environmental Standards, including ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System. Regular audits ensure that we strictly adhere to these stringent requirements.
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