Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪklə͡ʊhˌɛksiːn] (IPA) 
Cyclohexene is a chemical compound with the formula C6H10. It is a colorless liquid with a strong odor. The word cyclohexene is spelled as /saɪkloʊˈhɛksiːn/. The initial sound is /saɪ/, which is the same as the "sigh" sound. The second sound is /kloʊ/, which is pronounced like "clo" in "close". The following syllables are pronounced as /ˈhɛksiːn/, with the last sound/ iːn/ is pronounced like the "een" in "queen".
Cyclohexene is a chemical compound that falls under the category of cycloalkenes, which are unsaturated hydrocarbons with one or more carbon-carbon double bonds present in a cyclic structure. It is composed of a six-membered carbon ring, referred to as cyclohexane, with one double bond between two adjacent carbon atoms in the ring. The molecular formula of cyclohexene is C6H10, indicating that it contains six carbon atoms and ten hydrogen atoms.
Cyclohexene is a colorless liquid with a strong, somewhat sweet, and somewhat pungent odor. It has a boiling point of approximately 83 °C and a melting point of around -104 °C. Due to its unsaturated nature, cyclohexene exhibits reactivity typical of double bonds, such as undergoing addition reactions. It readily undergoes polymerization and is considered a useful starting material for the synthesis of various organic compounds.
Cyclohexene finds several applications in different fields. It is commonly employed as a solvent and as an intermediate in the production of various chemicals, including pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and polymers. Additionally, it can be used as a monomer in the production of cyclohexene oxide, which is utilized in the manufacturing of nylon, synthetic resins, and adhesives. Furthermore, cyclohexene serves as a feedstock for the production of cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol, which are essential in the production of caprolactam, adipic acid, and other nylon precursors.
The word "cyclohexene" is derived from the combination of two components: "cyclo" and "hexene".
The term "cyclo-" comes from the Greek word "kyklos", meaning "circle" or "ring". This prefix is commonly used in organic chemistry to indicate a cyclic or ring structure.
"Hexene" is derived from the parent hydrocarbon, "hexane". "Hex-" refers to the six carbon atoms present in the hydrocarbon backbone, and the suffix "-ene" indicates the presence of a double bond between two carbon atoms.
By combining these two components, "cyclohexene" describes a cyclic structure consisting of a six-membered carbon ring with a double bond between two adjacent carbon atoms.
