Hexano

C₆H₁₄

IUPAC: Hexane

CAS: 110-54-3

Descripción general

Hexane is a six-carbon straight-chain alkane that is one of the most commonly used nonpolar solvents. It is widely used for extracting edible oils from seeds and in chromatography as a mobile phase. It is obtained from petroleum refining.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 14 1,0080
Carbono C 6 12,0110

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×14
16,4%
C
Carbono ×6
83,6%

Usos

  • • Vegetable oil extraction
  • • Chromatography solvent
  • • Adhesive solvent
  • • Industrial degreaser

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Most commercial vegetable oils are extracted using hexane, though the solvent is removed during processing

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Chronic exposure causes peripheral neuropathy
  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ CNS depressant

Estructura

SMILES

CCCCCC

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
86,18 g/mol
Densidad
0,6590 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-95,3 °C
Punto de ebullición
69,0 °C
Solubilidad
0.0098 g/L at 20°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
86,1096
XLogP
3,9
TPSA
0,0 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
0
Enlaces rotables
3
Átomos pesados
6
Complejidad
12,0

También conocido como

n-Hexane

Compuestos relacionados

1,2-Dicloroetano

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadieno

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxano

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehído

CH₃CHO

Acetamida

C₂H₅NO

Acetato de butilo

C₆H₁₂O₂

Acetato de etilo

C₄H₈O₂

Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hexano?
Hexano (C₆H₁₄) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Hexane.
What is the molecular weight of Hexano?
Hexano has a molar mass of 86.178 g/mol.
What state is Hexano at room temperature?
Hexano is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Hexano organic or inorganic?
Hexano is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Hexano?
Hexano (C₆H₁₄) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C).