hexane
any of five isomeric hydrocarbons having the formula C6H14, of the alkane series, some of which are obtained from petroleum: used as solvents and chemical intermediates and in fuels.
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But we have more complex hydrocarbons such as C6H14, known as hexane.
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British Dictionary definitions for hexane
/ (ˈhɛkseɪn) /
a liquid alkane existing in five isomeric forms that are found in petroleum and used as solvents, esp the isomer with a straight chain of carbon atoms (n- hexane). Formula: C 6 H 14
Origin of hexane
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Scientific definitions for hexane
[ hĕk′sān′ ]
A colorless flammable liquid derived from the fractional distillation of petroleum. It is used as a solvent and in low-temperature thermometers. Hexane is the sixth member of the alkane series. Chemical formula: C6H14.
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