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Empirical formula: C6H12
Formula weight: 84.161 g/mole
Summary: Calculated Structure
Common name: cyclohexane
Short description: Hexane is a six-membered ring that is a naturally occuring hydrocarbon.
Keyword: petroleum
Keyword: organic solvent
Miscellaneous comments: Structure was calculated using the MMX force field.
Miscellaneous comments: PC Model V8.0 Serena Software, Box3076, Bloomington, IN 47402-3076
Layman's explanation: Cyclohexane exists naturally in petroleum, but is also commercially produced by hydrolizing benzene. It is relatively volatile with a boiling point lower than that of water. The ability of cyclohexane to assume different conformations lends itself to a vast array of chemistry. It is nearly insoluble in water and is often used as an organic solvent. Cyclohexane is also used in the preparation of nylon.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Contributed by Indiana University
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