Hex-1-ene
A terminal six-carbon alkene with one electrophilic-addition site.
- Formula
- C6H12
- Functional group
- Alkenes
- Molar mass
- 84.16 g/mol
- Also known as
- 1-HEXENE, Hexene-1, Butylethylene, Hexylene, 1-n-Hexene, Butyl ethylene
Overview
A terminal six-carbon alkene with one electrophilic-addition site.
Its terminal CH2 group prevents E/Z isomerism. Addition across the double bond changes only that local unsaturation; the rest of the chain remains saturated. Bromine addition under suitable nonaqueous conditions gives a vicinal dibromide.
Identifiers
- Formula
- C6H12
- Functional group
- Alkenes
- Molar mass
- 84.16 g/mol
- Also known as
- 1-HEXENE, Hexene-1, Butylethylene, Hexylene, 1-n-Hexene, Butyl ethylene
Chemical identifiers
- SMILES
- CCCCC=C
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C6H12/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3H,1,4-6H2,2H3
- PubChem CID
- 11597
Properties
- Melting Point
- -139.7 °C
- Boiling Point
- 63.4 °C @ 760 mm Hg
- Relative density (water = 1)
- Relative density (water = 1): 0.7
- Water solubility
- In water, 50 mg/l at 25 °C
Related compounds
- Alkenes
A terminal six-carbon alkene with one electrophilic-addition site.
References
- PubChem Compound Summary: Hex-1-ene (CID 11597)National Center for Biotechnology Information · PubChem
Identity, molecular formula, molecular weight and aliases retrieved via PUG REST on 2026-09-08.
- OpenStax Organic Chemistry: Cis–trans isomerism in alkenesJohn McMurry · OpenStax · 2023
Supports the qualitative structural interpretation of the recorded molecular structure; no new physical measurement or verified preparative yield is claimed.
- OpenStax Organic Chemistry: Halogenation of alkenes: addition of X2John McMurry · OpenStax · 2023
Supports the qualitative structure and reactivity context; identity and numerical measurements retain their original references.
- Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB): Hex-1-ene — melting pointHazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Retrieved through PubChem PUG View on 2026-09-08. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/11597#section=Melting-Point. Source value, complete property clause or compact miscibility statement retained; absent pressure, temperature or phase conditions are not inferred. Original reference: Lide, D.R. (ed.). CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. 79th ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press Inc., 1998-1999., p. 3-192
- Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB): Hex-1-ene — boiling pointHazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Retrieved through PubChem PUG View on 2026-09-08. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/11597#section=Boiling-Point. Source value, complete property clause or compact miscibility statement retained; absent pressure, temperature or phase conditions are not inferred. Original reference: Lide, D.R. (ed.). CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics. 79th ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press Inc., 1998-1999., p. 3-192
- ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs): Hex-1-ene — densityILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
Retrieved through PubChem PUG View on 2026-09-08. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/11597#section=Density. Source value, complete property clause or compact miscibility statement retained; absent pressure, temperature or phase conditions are not inferred.
- Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB): Hex-1-ene — solubilityHazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Retrieved through PubChem PUG View on 2026-09-08. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/11597#section=Solubility. Source value, complete property clause or compact miscibility statement retained; absent pressure, temperature or phase conditions are not inferred. Original reference: Yalkowsky SH, Dannenfelser RM; The AQUASOL dATAbASE of Aqueous Solubility. Fifth ed, Tucson,AZ: Univ Az, College of Pharmacy (1992)