Category of Chemicals

Alicyclic alcohols are a group of organic compounds that contain a hydroxyl (-OH) group bonded to a carbon atom within a closed ring or cyclic structure. These alcohols are often used as solvents and intermediates in chemical synthesis. Cyclohexanol, for example, is a common alicyclic alcohol used in various industrial processes and as a precursor in the production of nylon. Their unique cyclic structure gives them distinct properties and applications.