Hexene

Hexene is an alkene with a molecular formula C6H12. The prefix "hex" is derived from the fact that there are 6 carbon atoms in the molecule, while the "-ene" suffix denotes that there is an alkene present—two carbon atoms are connected via a double bond. There are several isomers of hexene,[1] depending on the position and geometry of the double bond in the chain. One of the most common industrially useful isomers is 1-hexene, an alpha-olefin. Hexene is used as a comonomer in the production of polyethylene.

Isomers

The following is a partial list of hexenes.

NameStructural formulaCAS NumberMelting point[2]
(°C)
Boiling point[2]
(°C)
Density[2]
(g/cm3)
Refractive index[2]
(589 nm)
1-hexene592-41-6−139.7663.480.6685 (25 °C)1.3852 (25 °C)
(E)-2-hexene4050-45-7−13367.90.6733 (25 °C)1.3936 (20 °C)
(Z)-2-hexene7688-21-3−141.1168.80.6824 (25 °C)1.3979 (20 °C)
(E)-3-hexene13269-52-8−115.467.10.6772 (20 °C)1.3943 (20 °C)
(Z)-3-hexene7642-09-3−137.866.40.6778 (20 °C)1.3947 (20 °C)

See also

References

  1. Hexene, Merriam-Webster Dictionary
  2. "Chapter 3: Physical Constants of Organic Compounds". CRC Handbook (90th ed.). pp. 1–523.


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