How many structural isomers are possible for hexane?
There are five structural isomers of hexane. All have the same chemical formula, C6H14, but each has slightly different properties. The separation of these similar molecules is technically difficult and expensive, and hexane is sold commercially as a mixture of isomers. Hexane is used to extract vegetable oils from seeds.References:”Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity, Volume 2″; John C. Kotz, Paul Treichel, John Raymond Townsend; 2009.Petroleum Fuels Manufacturing Handbook: Including Specialty Products and Sustainable Manufacturing Techniques; Surinder Parkash; 2009.”Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety: Guides, Indexes, Directory”; Jeanne Mager Stellman; 1998.
