1-Chlorohexane is a chemical compound from the group of aliphatic saturated halogenated hydrocarbons.
[2][3] 1-Chlorohexane can be obtained by reacting hexyl alcohol with hydrochloric acid or thionyl chloride.
1-Chlorohexane is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor that is very sparingly soluble in water.
[4] 1-Fluorohexane can be prepared by reacting 1-chlorohexane with potassium fluoride in ethylene glycol.
2-Phenylhexane can be prepared by reacting the compound with benzene and aluminum trichloride.