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cyclohexanol

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cyclohexanol has 1 sense
  1. cyclohexanol - a colorless oily alcohol that smells like camphor
    --1 is a kind of
    alcohol

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Cyclohexanol

Definition:

Cyclohexanol is a colorless liquid alcohol compound with the molecular formula C6H12O. It is mainly used as a precursor in the production of nylon, plastics, and rubber.

Usage:

1. Noun:

In the field of chemistry, cyclohexanol refers to a cyclic alcohol with a six-carbon ring structure and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to it.

Example sentence: The reaction of cyclohexene with a strong oxidizing agent results in the formation of cyclohexanol.

2. Adjective:

When used as an adjective, cyclohexanol describes something that is related to or derived from cyclohexanol.

Example sentence: The production of cyclohexanol-based polymers has increased significantly in recent years.

3. Organic Chemistry:

Cyclohexanol is an important compound in organic chemistry, commonly used as a solvent and intermediate in various chemical reactions.

Example sentence: The synthesis of cyclohexanol involves the hydrogenation of cyclohexene under controlled conditions.

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