C6H12 is a chemical formula representing a type of hydrocarbon known as an alkane. Specifically, it indicates a molecule with six carbon atoms and twelve hydrogen atoms. This structure can exist in various forms, including straight-chain and branched isomers, which have different physical and chemical properties. One common example of a compound with the formula C6H12 is hexane, a colorless liquid often used as a solvent in laboratories and industries. Other isomers include cyclohexane, which has a ring structure, and various branched forms that can be found in fuels and chemical synthesis.