Definition

A clear, colorless liquid that is very flammable and is used as a solvent and in making other chemicals.

Example

Cyclohexane is often used in laboratories as a solvent for various reactions.

Conversation

Have you ever worked with cyclohexane in your chemistry class?

Yeah, we used it as a solvent for some experiments.

I found it really interesting how it's derived from petroleum.

Totally! It's amazing how many products come from cyclohexane.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cyclohexane → It is formed from "cyclo-" (from Greek "kyklos", meaning circle) and "hexane" (from Greek "hex", meaning six). The word describes a six-carbon ring structure, hence the name cyclohexane.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'circle' ('cyclo-') made of 'six' ('hex') carbon atoms — that's what cyclohexane is, a circular arrangement of six carbon atoms.

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