Methylcyclohexanone

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Methylcyclohexanones are a group of three isomers: 2-methylcyclohexanone, 3-methylcyclohexanone, and 4-methylcyclohexanone.[1] They can be viewed as derivative of cyclohexanone. They can be prepared by oxidation of methylcyclohexane as well as partial hydrogenation of the corresponding cresols. All are colorless liquids. The 2- and 3-isomers are chiral.

Methylcyclohexanones
Isomer Structure CAS RN m.p. (°C) b.p. (°C) density (g/cm3)
2-Methylcyclohexanone File:2-Methylcyclohexanone.svg 583-60-8 −13.9 165.1 0.925
3-Methylcyclohexanone File:3-Methylcyclohexanone.svg 591-24-2 −73.5 170.0 0.920
4-Methylcyclohexanone File:4-Methylcyclohexanone.svg 589-92-4 −40.6 171.3 0.916

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