[4] This compound exists as a deliquescent colorless solid with a camphor-like odor, which, when very pure, melts near room temperature.

Alternatively, cyclohexanol can be produced by the hydrogenation of phenol: This process can also be adjusted to favor the formation of cyclohexanone.

Oxidation gives cyclohexanone, which is converted on a large scale in industry to the oxime, a precursor to caprolactam.

As indicated above, cyclohexanol is an important feedstock in the polymer industry, firstly as a precursor to nylons, but also to various plasticizers.

[5] The IDLH concentration is set at 400 ppm, based on studies on the acute oral toxicity in animals.