cyclohexanol
Definition
- Noun:
- A colorless oily alcohol with a camphor-like odor: "cyclohexanol" is a specific chemical compound, a type of alcohol used in industry as a solvent and in the production of other chemicals like nylon.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cyclohexanol is an important intermediate in the synthesis of adipic acid.
- The laboratory stored the cyclohexanol in a tightly sealed container due to its strong odor.
Advanced Usage
- In organic chemistry nomenclature: The name "cyclohexanol" follows IUPAC rules, where "cyclohex-" indicates a six-carbon ring and "-anol" denotes it is an alcohol (containing an -OH group).
- The structure of cyclohexanol consists of a cyclohexane ring with a hydroxyl group attached.
Variants and Related Words
- Cyclohexanone (n): A related compound, a ketone, often produced from the oxidation of cyclohexanol.
- Cyclohexanone is another key precursor in nylon manufacturing.
Synonyms
- Hexahydrophenol: An older or alternative systematic name for the same compound.
Noun
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a colorless oily alcohol that smells like camphor
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