Uses of Cyclohexanone

Uses of Cyclohexanone
As a chemical raw material: It is a major intermediate in the manufacture of nylon, caprolactam, and adipic acid. Approximately 95% of global cyclohexanone production is used to produce caprolactam and adipic acid.
As an industrial solvent: It is used in paints, particularly those containing nitrocellulose, vinyl chloride polymers and their copolymers, or methacrylate polymers. It is also an excellent solvent for pesticides such as organophosphorus insecticides and many of their analogs. It can also be used as a solvent for dyes, greases, waxes, and rubber.
Other applications: It is used as a high-boiling-point solvent in cosmetics such as nail polish; as a viscous solvent in piston-type aviation lubricants; as a leveling agent for dyed and matte silk, a degreasing agent for metal polishing, and in wood staining and varnishing.