Description
4-methylcyclohexanone is a colorless liquid with a musty animalistic odor. It is used as a food additive.
Chemical Properties
CLEAR COLOURLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID
Chemical Properties
4-Methylcyclohexanone has an acetone-like odor.
Uses
4-Methylcyclohexanone was used in the synthesis of the pinguisane-type sesquiterpenoid acutifolone A, in racemic form. It is used as intermediates of CCNU and it can be also be used as a solvent.
Uses
Intermediates of Liquid Crystals
Preparation
By oxidation of a mixture of cis- and trans-4-methylcyclohexanol.
General Description
4-Methylcyclohexanone is a cyclic flavor ketone that is reported to be present in volatile oil of roasted sesame seeds.
Flammability and Explosibility
Flammable
Purification Methods
Dry the ketone with CaSO4, then fractionally distil it. The semicarbazone has m 197o , 203.5o(dec) (from MeOH or EtOH). [White & Bishop J Am Chem Soc 62 8 1945, Vogel & Oommen J Chem Soc 774 1930, Beilstein 7 III 63, 7 IV 44.]
