Hexane is an alkane and exists in 5 structural isomeric forms i.e. hexane isohexane 3-methylpentane neohexane and 2 3-dimethylbutane. It can be obtained from petroleum by distillation. It can also be produced by electrolyzing the potassium butyrate SOLUTIONon. It is widely employed organic solvent for the disSOLUTIONon and isolation of fats and oils.