hexane
chemical compound
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Hexane is a volatile, liquid alkane with the chemical formula C6H14. It is found in petroleum and can be separated through distillation. Hexane exists in several isomeric forms. One specific isomer, neohexane (2,2-dimethylbutane), is a flammable hydrocarbon used in aviation fuel to boost power. Petroleum hexane is a mixture of these compounds, typically distilled in the range of 50° to 70° C, and is utilized as a solvent. The term hexamethylene can refer to cyclohexane or a radical derived from hexane.1234
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