What is the Density of Hexane in g/mL and kg/m³?
Answer – The density of hexane is 0.6594 g/mL, which is ∼0.66 g/mL, at 20°C. This equals 659.4 kg/m³, or ∼660 kg/m³.
Explanation:
Hexane is a colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. It is an unbranched hydrocarbon with six carbon atoms and has the chemical formula is . It also has a very low boiling point of 69°C and is, therefore, very volatile. Further, it is insoluble in water and highly flammable. The compound is used extensively as an industrial solvent, to extract edible oils, and as a cleaning agent for nonpolar compounds.
In comparison to hexane, the density of water is 0.9982 g/mL, which is ∼1 g/mL. When the two liquids are mixed, hexane floats on water because of its lower density and immiscible nature.
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