dicyclohexyl ketone, CAS No. 119-60-8

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119-60-8

Catalog No. EBD2637640

CAS 119-60-8

Name dicyclohexyl ketone

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Dodekahydrobenzophenon dicyclohexylketone cyclohexaneketone cyclohexylketone dicyclohexylmethanone ketone,dicyclohexyl dodecahydrobenzophenone methanone,dicyclohexyl- 4-07-00-00262(BeilsteinHandbookReference) AI3-05564 BRN1909406 NSC49725 dicyclohexyl-Methanone

Molecular Formula: C13H22O

Molecular Weight: 194.31

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Other Basic Synthetic Reagents

Product Description:

Dicyclohexyl ketone is an organic compound with the molecular formula C13H22O. It is a symmetrical ketone featuring two cyclohexyl groups attached to a carbonyl group. This structure makes it a solid at room temperature with a relatively high melting point. Its primary role is as a versatile organic synthetic building block and a specialty solvent in research and industrial chemistry. The carbonyl group is a key functional site for various reactions, including reductions to secondary alcohols, Grignard additions, and reductive amination. It is also used as a high-boiling-point solvent for specific applications and as an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, such as fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and polymers. As a ketone, it is flammable and should be handled with standard laboratory precautions, including adequate ventilation and avoidance of ignition sources. Its stability and defined structure make it a useful reagent in organic synthesis methodologies.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 138 °C/13 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: >113 °C

Density: 0.986 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.485(lit.)