1-Chlorohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The chemical formula is .
Synthesis
1-Chlorohexane can be obtained by reacting
hexyl alcohol
Hexanol may refer to any of the following isomeric organic compounds with the formula C6H13OH:
:
See also
* Cyclohexanol
* Amyl alcohol
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with
hydrochloric acid
Hydrochloric acid, also known as muriatic acid or spirits of salt, is an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride (HCl). It is a colorless solution with a distinctive pungency, pungent smell. It is classified as a acid strength, strong acid. It is ...
or
thionyl chloride
Thionyl chloride is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula . It is a moderately Volatility (chemistry), volatile, colourless liquid with an unpleasant acrid odour. Thionyl chloride is primarily used as a Halogenation, chlorinating reagen ...
.
Physical properties
1-Chlorohexane is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor that is very sparingly soluble in water.
Chemical properties
1-Fluorohexane
1-Fluorohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The chemical formula is .
Synthesis
1-Fluorohexane can be obtained by reacting 1-chlorohexane or 1-Bromohexane, 1-bromohexane with potassium fluo ...
can be prepared by reacting 1-chlorohexane with
potassium fluoride
Potassium fluoride is the chemical compound with the formula KF. After hydrogen fluoride, KF is the primary source of the fluoride ion for applications in manufacturing and in chemistry. It is an alkali halide salt and occurs naturally as the ...
in
ethylene glycol
Ethylene glycol ( IUPAC name: ethane-1,2-diol) is an organic compound (a vicinal diol) with the formula . It is mainly used for two purposes: as a raw material in the manufacture of polyester fibers and for antifreeze formulations. It is an odo ...
.
2-Phenylhexane can be prepared by reacting the compound with
benzene
Benzene is an Organic compound, organic chemical compound with the Chemical formula#Molecular formula, molecular formula C6H6. The benzene molecule is composed of six carbon atoms joined in a planar hexagonal Ring (chemistry), ring with one hyd ...
and
aluminum trichloride.
See also
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1-Fluorohexane
1-Fluorohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The chemical formula is .
Synthesis
1-Fluorohexane can be obtained by reacting 1-chlorohexane or 1-Bromohexane, 1-bromohexane with potassium fluo ...
*
1-Bromohexane
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1-Bromohexane is organobromine compound with formula Br(CH2)5CH3. It is a colorless liquid.
Synthesis and reactions
Most 1-bromoalkanes are prepared by free-radical addition of hydrogen bromide to the 1-alkene. These conditions lead to anti-Mar ...
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1-Iodohexane
1-Iodohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The chemical formula is . It is a colorless liquid.
Synthesis
1-Iodohexane can be obtained by treating 1-bromohexane with potassium iodide.
The c ...
References
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Chloroalkanes
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