Cyclohexanone is an important chemical raw material, which is the main intermediate in the manufacture of nylon, caprolactam and adipic acid. It is also an important industrial solvent, such as for paints, especially those containing nitrocellulose, vinyl chloride polymers and their copolymers or methacrylate polymers. Excellent solvent for pesticides such as organophosphorus insecticides and many analogues, as a solvent for dyes, as a viscous solvent for piston-type aviation lubricants, as a solvent for grease, wax and rubber. It is also used as a homogenizing agent for dyeing and fading silk, as a degreaser for polishing metals, and as a coloring and painting agent for wood. Used as a high-boiling solvent in nail polish and other cosmetics.
