Hexane, molecular formula C6H14, is an alkane containing six carbon atoms.

The density of hexane is 0.672, melting point is -95℃, boiling point is 68-70℃, flash point is -22℃, hexane is insoluble in water, but soluble in ethanol, ether and most organic solvents. Hexane burns very well, and it will take place with halogens.

Physical property data:

Properties: highly volatile colorless liquid with gasoline smell.

Relative density (water =1) : 0.66

Flash point (℃) : -22

Solubility: insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, chloroform and other organic solvents.

USES:

1. Mainly used as solvent, such as propylene and other olefin polymerization solvent, edible vegetable oil extraction agent, rubber and paint solvent and pigment thinner. In addition, it is a high octane fuel.

2. Mainly used for atmospheric monitoring, preparation of standard gas and rectification gas.

3. Used as a reference substance for solvent and chromatographic analysis. Used for refractive index determination, determination of water content in methanol, and also for organic synthesis.

4. Mainly used as solvent. Used as a solvent in cosmetics, mainly used as a solvent for nail polish and other cosmetic cellulose.

5. Used for organic synthesis, as solvents, chemical reagents, paint thinner, polymerization reaction media, etc.