Can we use one of the following solvents instead of Xylene in the diels alder reaction between Sulfolene and Maleic Anhydride? Please explain 1) Water 2) Hexane Solution Both hexane and xylene are non polar solvent and can induce crystallisation but water is a polar solvent which cannot be used. Therefore hexane can be used in place of xylene in Diels Alder reaction Therefore 2) Hexane is the answer..