hex2ene

Hex2ene, also known as 2-hexene, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H12. It is an alkene, characterized by the presence of a carbon-carbon double bond. In hex2ene, this double bond is located between the second and third carbon atoms of a six-carbon chain. As with many alkenes, hex2ene exists as geometric isomers due to the restricted rotation around the double bond. These isomers are cis-hex2ene and trans-hex2ene. Cis-hex2ene has the hydrogen atoms attached to the double bond on the same side, while trans-hex2ene has them on opposite sides.

Hex2ene is a colorless liquid at room temperature and pressure. It is generally insoluble in water but soluble in many organic solvents. Its primary uses are as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds. It can be involved in polymerization reactions, although it is not as commonly polymerized as shorter-chain alkenes. It may also be used in the production of specialized chemicals and lubricants. Hex2ene is flammable and should be handled with appropriate safety precautions. Its production often involves the dehydration of hexanols or the cracking of longer hydrocarbon chains.