Cyclohexanol is a colorless, viscous liquid organic compound with the chemical formula C6H12O. It is a type of alcohol that consists of a cyclohexane ring with a hydroxyl (-OH) group attached. Cyclohexanol is commonly used as a solvent, in the production of nylon, and as an intermediate in various chemical manufacturing processes. It has a characteristic odor and is soluble in water and organic solvents. Cyclohexanol can be produced through the hydrogenation of phenol or by other chemical processes.
