Cyclohexyl chloride (or chlorocyclohexane) is a

chlorinated hydrocarbon Organochlorine chemistry is concerned with the properties of organochlorine compounds, or organochlorides, organic compounds that contain one or more carbon–chlorine bonds. The chloroalkane class (alkanes with one or more hydrogens substituted ...

with the formula (CH₂)₅CHCl. It is a colorless liquid. Cyclohexyl chloride can be prepared from

cyclohexanol Cyclohexanol is the organic compound with the formula HOCH(CH2)5. The molecule is related to cyclohexane by replacement of one hydrogen atom by a hydroxyl group. This compound exists as a deliquescent colorless solid with a camphor-like odor, whi ...

by treatment with

hydrogen chloride The Chemical compound, compound hydrogen chloride has the chemical formula and as such is a hydrogen halide. At room temperature, it is a colorless gas, which forms white fumes of hydrochloric acid upon contact with atmospheric water vapor. Hyd ...

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Organochlorides Cyclohexyl compounds Cyclohexanes {{organohalide-stub