Hexane is a colorless, volatile liquid with a mild, gasoline-like odor.
Keyword:
Petroleum distillate
Keyword:
alkane
Common name:
Hexane
Layman's explanation:
Hexane is a compound that has been around since the mid 1800s, when it was isolated and purified. It was first used as a solvent in the early 20th century. It is a linear six-carbon alkane, is not water-soluble and is less dense than water. Commercial hexane is a mixture of its numerous chemical forms, including iso-hexane and neo-hexane. Hexane is a petroleum distillate used as a solvent in cleaners, degreasers, glues, spray paints, paint thinners, coatings, silicones, and greases. Industrial applications of hexane include its use in food processing, printing, manufacturing, painting, and automotive repair industries.
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