1-Chlorohexane Explained

1-Chlorohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons. The chemical formula is .^{[1] [2]}

Synthesis

1-Chlorohexane can be obtained by reacting hexyl alcohol with hydrochloric acid or thionyl chloride.

Physical properties

1-Chlorohexane is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor that is very sparingly soluble in water.^[3]

Chemical properties

1-Fluorohexane can be prepared by reacting 1-chlorohexane with potassium fluoride in ethylene glycol.

2-Phenylhexane can be prepared by reacting the compound with benzene and aluminum trichloride.^[4]

See also

• 1-Fluorohexane
• 1-Bromohexane
• 1-Iodohexane

Notes and References

1. Web site: 1-Chlorohexane . . 7 August 2024.
2. Web site: Hexane, 1-chloro- . . 7 August 2024.
3. Book: Lide . David R. . CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics/Special Student Edition 1993-1994 . 1993 . . 978-0849305955 . 3-112 . 7 August 2024.
4. Book: Fox . Scott . Organic Chemistry . 2004 . . 978-0763721978 . 530 . 7 August 2024.