N- Hexane

n-Hexane is an aliphatic hydrocarbon used as a nonpolar solvent in many industries. It is a colorless liquid with a faint petroleum odor and is widely found in crude oil refining.

Chemical structure and physical properties

Structure: n-Hexane has six continuous carbon atoms linked together in a linear chain, with two hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon atom.
Physical properties:
Physical state: Colorless volatile liquid
Solubility: Insoluble in water, but soluble in many organic solvents such as benzene, toluene, and ether.
Density: Less than water
Boiling point: Relatively low
Flammability: Highly flammable and forms explosive mixtures with air.

Applications of n-Hexane

Solvent: Used in various industries as a solvent for extracting oil from oilseeds, cleaning electronic components, producing adhesives and paints, and in laboratories for extracting organic materials.
Gasoline component: n-hexane is a component of gasoline.
Solvent in chromatography: Used in chromatographic methods to separate organic compounds.