ChEBI NamehexaneDefinitionAn unbranched alkane containing six carbon atoms.StarsThis entity has been manually annotated by the ChEBI Team.

Why is hexane an alkane?

Hexane (HEX-ane) is a colorless flammable liquid with a faint petroleum-like odor. Chemically it is classified as a saturated hydrocarbon, which means that its molecules contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms joined only by single bonds. Saturated hydrocarbons are also known as alkanes.

What are the examples of alkane?

Methane (CH4), ethane (C2H6), propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10) are the first four alkanes. Methane gas, whose molecular formula is CH4, is the simplest alkane.