1-Hexene
CAS 592-41-6C6H1284.16 g/mol
1-hexene is an alkene that is hexane carrying a double bond at position 1.
IUPAC: hex-1-ene
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | -219.6 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 146.3 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.673 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Very sol in ethanol, ethyl ether, benzene, and petroleum ether |
| Flash Point | -15 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Vapor Pressure | 184.0 [mmHg] |
| Appearance | 1-hexene appears as a clear colorless liquid with a petroleum like odor. Flash point -9 °F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Used as a solvent, paint thinner, and chemical reaction medium. |
Data: PubChem · Last updated: 4/20/2026
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HS Code(s): 2901
Data: UN Comtrade
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