Millions of tonnes are produced annually, mainly as a precursor to nylon.

Production

Cyclohexanol is produced by the oxidation of cyclohexane in air, typically using cobalt catalysts:
:2 C₆H₁₂ + O₂ -> 2 C₆H₁₁OHThis process coforms cyclohexanone, and this mixture ("KA oil" for ketone-alcohol oil)

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