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hexaneHexane is a colorless, volatile liquid with a mild, gasoline-like odor.
Chemical Formula:
C6H14
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.
Keywords:
Petroleum distillate,
alkane
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