Cyclohexenone is an organic compound which is a versatile intermediate used in the synthesis of a variety of chemical products such as pharmaceuticals and fragrances. It is a clear colorless liquid with a boiling point of 171-173 °C. Industrially, cyclohexenone is prepared from phenol by Birch reduction. Common reactions involving cyclohexenone include nucleophilic conjugate addition with organocopper reagents, Michael reactions and Robinson annulations.… (More on Cyclohexenone)