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In 2023–2024, the United States, Germany, and South Korea were the leading exporters of cyclohexane, while China, India, and Mexico ranked as the top importers—reflecting strong demand from Asia-Pacific and North American downstream chemical and nylon production hubs. Cyclohexane prices have remained sensitive to feedstock naphtha costs and regional supply-demand imbalances. Export volumes from South Korea and Germany have grown steadily over the past two years, while Chinese imports plateaued in 2024 amid domestic capacity expansion and moderated nylon precursor demand.
Cyclohexane is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid with a mild, gasoline-like odor. It is a saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon (cycloalkane) with a boiling point of 80.7 °C and a melting point of 6.5 °C. Primarily used as a chemical intermediate, it serves as the key feedstock for the production of cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol—collectively known as “KA oil”—which are precursors to adipic acid and caprolactam. These derivatives are essential in the manufacture of nylon-6 and nylon-6,6 polymers. Cyclohexane is also employed as a nonpolar solvent in coatings, adhesives, and industrial cleaning formulations.
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Cyclohexane is a colorless liquid with a mild,sweet odor.
This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals - Aromatics. See more about what is Cyclohexane and Cyclohexane SDS information.
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