Archive for category: Chemical Compounds

Glycol ethers are a group of solvents that are commonly used in paints and cleaners. There are two common ethers that belong to this group:...

As the name implies, hydrocarbons are molecules made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms. Carbon, as a fundamental part of life, is one of the...

What are isoparaffinic hydrocarbons? Isoparaffinic hydrocarbons cannot occur naturally in the environment. Therefore, the synthesized mixture is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons. You can see...

What is Naphtha? Molecularly, this molecule is referred to as a hydrocarbon. Hydrocarbons are important because they provide the energy required to sustain life. We...

What Is Naphtha Used For? Before fuel for your engine, oil can be referred to as crude oil. Crude oil is a petroleum artifact that...

Naphtha versus gasoline The similarities between naphtha and gasoline are that they are both hydrocarbon mixtures. They are both derived from petroleum. When you think...

The main difference between hexane and cyclohexane is their uses. While their atomic makeup at first appears similar, it can be challenging to apply that...

What is Hexane? Hexane is a non-polar, clear liquid with a gasoline-like odor. But what does it mean to be non-polar? What is the chemical...

Why do some things dissolve in water, but others do not? How is it that liquids can dissolve other liquids? Due to the differing properties...

Hexane is a chemical used in various industrial and commercial settings. It was likely used to produce something you use. You may even have a...