Cyclohexanone is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H10O, which is a saturated cyclic ketone with a carbonyl carbon atom in a six-membered ring. A colorless, transparent liquid with an earthy smell, with a mint flavor when it contains traces of phenol. The impurity is light yellow, and the color develops as impurities are stored. It is aqua white to grayish yellow, with a strong pungent odor. Blending with air is the same as the open-chain saturated ketone. In industry, it is mainly used as a raw material for organic synthesis and as a solvent. For example, it can dissolve nitrocellulose, paint, etc.