Hexane
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| Chemical formula | C6H14 |
|---|---|
| OTP appearance | colorless liquid |
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 86.18 |
| Density(g/cc) | 0.6548 |
| Melting Point(°C) | -96 |
| Boiling Point(°C) | 68.5 |
| Fuel Value(MJ/kg) | 47.743 |
| Solubility in water(g/L) | 0.0095 |
| NFPA 704 |  3
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Uses
Primary
- Nonpolar solvent
Natural occurrence
Hazards
Production
Extraction
- Crude oil fraction boiling off between 65 and 70°C
Synthesis
from glucose
Combine glucose and hydroiodic acid in the presence of red phosphorus