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Hexane vs Isohexane - What's the difference?

hexane | isohexane |

In organic compound terms the difference between hexane and isohexane

is that hexane is any of five isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons, C6H14. They are colorless, volatile liquids while isohexane is any of several isomers of hexane, or a mixture of these isomers used as a solvent.

hexane

English

Noun

  • (organic compound) Any of five isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons, C6H14. They are colorless, volatile liquids.

    • Derived terms

    * cyclohexane

    isohexane

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic compound) Any of several isomers of hexane, or a mixture of these isomers used as a solvent