Sources and distillation of cyclohexanol-phenol binary mixtures
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Are there any chemical processes that produce a cyclohexanol-phenol binary mixture?
What is the content of the binary mixture produced in actual manufacturing?
The main method for producing cyclohexanol is the hydrogenation of phenol using active nickel; the product of this hydrogenation process will certainly be a mixture of cyclohexanol and phenol. However, if the degree of hydrogenation is sufficient, the proportion of phenol should not be high. The boiling points of these two components differ by about 20 degrees, so distillation should work as a method for separation. Additionally, their solubility and melting points also differ significantly, so other separation methods should also be feasible.
Where can I find the physical properties of cyclohexanol and phenol at different temperatures, such as specific heat and density?