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How does cyclohexanone compare to acetone?

Dec 02, 2025 Leave a message

Cyclohexanone is a slower-evaporating, higher-boiling-point solvent with a camphor/peppermint-like odor, primarily used industrially for nylon production, while acetone is a faster-evaporating, lower-boiling-point solvent with a sharp odor,

 

How does cyclohexanone compare to acetone?

 

 

Property Acetone Cyclohexanone
Type Simple, low-boiling ketone Cyclic, high-boiling ketone
Boiling Point 56 °C 156 °C
Evaporation Rate Very Fast Slow
Odor Characteristic "nail polish remover" Peppermint-like
Solvency Excellent general solvent, very polar Excellent for resins and polymers, less polar
Primary Use Universal lab/industrial solvent, cleaner Nylon precursor, specialty polymer solvent
Flammability Highly flammable (Flash pt: -17°C) Flammable (Flash pt: 44°C)

 

 

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