Combustion of Hexane

概要

Hexane burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. Hexane is a highly flammable alkane commonly used as a laboratory and industrial solvent. It is a component of commercial gasoline and is obtained from petroleum refining.

参加者

日常の例

Hexane is the solvent used to extract vegetable oils from seeds (like soybean and canola oil production), though it is removed before the oil reaches consumers.

産業上の重要性

ヘキサンは植物油抽出、実験室溶媒、および接着剤製剤で広く使用されています。神経毒性のため、職業曝露限界は厳しく規制されています。