Hexane
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Chemical formula | C6H14 |
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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 |
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