32916-58-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanone
• Synonyms: 1-HydroxyMethyl-3-cyclohexanon;(3-Oxocyclohex-1-yl)methanol, 1-(Hydroxymethyl)-3-oxocyclohexane;3-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexan-1-one 90%;1-Hydroxymethyl-3-cyclohexanone;3-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexan-1-one90%
• CAS NO: 32916-58-8
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 128.16898
• Mol File: 32916-58-8.mol
• Article Data: 5

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 239.8±13.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.054±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• PKA: 14.77±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanone(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanone(32916-58-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanone(32916-58-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 32916-58-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

3-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanone is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H12O2. It is a cyclic ketone with a hydroxymethyl group attached to the cyclohexanone ring. 3-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanone is commonly used in organic synthesis and as a building block for the production of other chemicals. It can undergo various chemical reactions, including oxidation, reduction, and substitution, to produce a wide range of derivatives with different properties and applications. 3-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanone is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverage products and is a versatile intermediate in the pharmaceutical and fragrance industries. It is important to handle this compound with care, as it can be hazardous if not properly managed.

Upstream product

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Relevant articles and documents

Photochemical generation of radical species from α-Stannyl ethers and their reaction with conjugate enones

Photochemical reaction of α-stannyl ethers and conjugated enones proceeds in the presence of photosensitizers to give addition products of aryloxymethyl radicals to the enones.

Chemoselective, iron(ii)-catalyzed oxidation of a variety of secondary alcohols over primary alcohols utilizing H2O2 as the oxidant

A mild, iron-based catalyst system is presented that selectively oxidizes secondary alcohols to the corresponding hydroxy ketones in the presence of primary alcohols within 15 minutes at room temperature, utilizing H 2O2 as the oxidant.

SILAFUNCTIONAL COMPOUNDS IN ORGANIC SYNTHESIS. 28. CONJUGATE ADDITION OF A HYDROXYMETHYL ANION SYNTHON TO α,β-ENONES

The title reaction has been achieved by a sequence of the copper-catalyzed conjugate addition of the (allyldimethylsilyl)methyl Grignard reagent, fluorodeallylation and the H2O2-oxidation of the carbon-silicon bond therein.