The coexistence curves and turbidity data for a critical solution of (benzonitrile + hexadecane) have been reported. The critical amplitudes and exponents relating to the difference in density variables of two coexisting phases, the correlation length, and the osmotic compressibility have been calculated. The experimental results of the coexistence curves have also been analyzed to examine the Wegner correction terms and the behaviour of the diameter of the coexistence curves. A combination of the Wegner equation and the expression for the diameter has been used to describe successfully the coexistence curves. (C) 2005 Published by Elsevier Ltd.