Cyclohexene is a colorless liquid hydrocarbon with a distinctive odor, commonly used as a solvent and in the production of various chemicals. It has the chemical formula C6H10 and features a six-membered carbon ring with one double bond, making it an example of an alkene. This compound is primarily derived from petroleum and can be produced through the catalytic hydrogenation of benzene. Cyclohexene is important in organic synthesis and serves as a precursor for the manufacture of nylon and other polymers. Its reactivity allows it to participate in various chemical reactions, including polymerization.