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CH3(CH2)4CH3 [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies)
C6H14
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)4CH3
formula, see observation
110-54-3
CAS number
OBS

Properties: Colorless, volatile liquid; faint odor .... Soluble in alcohol, acetone and ether; insoluble in water. Low toxicity. Derivation: By fractional distillation from petroleum .... Uses: Solvent, especially for vegetable oils; low temperature thermometers; calibrations; polymerization reaction medium; paint diluent; alcohol denaturant.

OBS

n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Gettysolve-B; NCI-C60571; UN 1208.

OBS

hexane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

hexane: This term is also used as a generic term to designate any of the five isomeric volatile liquid paraffin hydrocarbons of the formula C6H14 which are found in petroleum.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H14 or CH3(CH2)4CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H14
formula, see observation
CH3(CH2)4CH3
formula, see observation
110-54-3
CAS number
OBS

Liquide incolore, très volatil, odeur particulière [...]. Utilisations : solvant, synthèse organique.

OBS

n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique.

OBS

hexane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

hexane : Ce terme s'emploie aussi comme un générique désignant les cinq carbures saturés isomères de formule C6H14 qui sont dérivés du pétrole.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H14 ou CH3(CH2)4CH3

Spanish

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