Cyclohexanone is an organic compound primarily used as an industrial solvent. It is a colorless liquid with a characteristic odor and serves as a key intermediate in the production of nylon.
Industrial solventIntermediate in nylon production
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Safety Reference
Flammable
Corrosive
Toxic
Harmful
Health Hazard
Warning
H226
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for CYCLOHEXANONE (CAS 108-94-1) is 2914.22.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2914.22
EU CN code (8-digit)
2914 22 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
cyclohexanone
InChIKey
JHIVVAPYMSGYDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C1CCC(=O)CC1
Synonyms (38)
CYH
2-cyclohexanone
4-cyclohexanone
Anon
Anone
CYCLOHEXANONE
Caswell No. 270
Cicloesanone
Cicloesanone [Italian]
Cyclic ketone
Cyclohexanon
Cyclohexanon [Dutch]
Cyclohexanone, p.a.
Cykloheksanon
Cykloheksanon [Polish]
FEMA No. 3909
Hexanon
Hytrol O
Ketohexamethylene
Nadone
Pimelic ketone
Pimelin ketone
RCRA waste no. U057
RCRA waste number U057
Sextone
cyclohexan-1-one
cylcohexanone
cylohexanone
ketocyclohexane
oxocyclohexane
Flammable liquid and vapour
H332Harmful if inhaled
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H370Causes damage to organs
H371May cause damage to organs
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H305May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
