Hexane is a colorless, flammable liquid used primarily as a solvent in industrial applications and in chemical synthesis.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent in the production of resins, oils, and adhesives.
- Laboratories: Applied as a solvent in chemical reactions and in chromatography.
- Fuel Industry: Used as a gasoline additive and in fuel formulations.
- Industrial Cleaning: Used in cleaning and degreasing applications, especially in the textile industry.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
| Odor |
Mild, petroleum-like odor |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H14 |
| Molecular Weight |
86.18 g/mol |
| Boiling Point |
68.7 °C |
| Density |
0.654 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents |
| Flash Point |
-22 °C |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but highly flammable and should be stored away from heat and sparks |