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208752

Hexane

≥95%, Laboratory Reagent, suitable for EPA 1613

Synonym(s):

n-Hexane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
86.18
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
EC Number:
203-777-6
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1730733
Assay:
≥95%
Grade:
Laboratory Reagent
Bp:
69 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C), 5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C), ~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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Product Name

Hexane, Laboratory Reagent, ≥95%

grade

Laboratory Reagent

Quality Level

agency

suitable for EPA 1613

vapor density

~3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C), 5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C), ~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥95%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

453 °F

expl. lim.

7.7 %

dilution

(for analytical testing)

impurities

≤0.005% aromatics (as benzene), ≤0.015% (water)

evapn. residue

≤0.0015%

refractive index

n20/D 1.375 (lit.)

pH

7

bp

69 °C (lit.)

mp

−95 °C (lit.)

density

0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CCCCCC

InChI

1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Hexane is an unbranched alkane that exists in five structural isomeric forms, i.e. hexane, isohexane, 3-methylpentane, neohexane, and 2,3-dimethylbutane. It can be obtained from petroleum by distillation.

Application

Hexane can be used:      
  • As a solvent for the extraction of oil, wax, and fat.     
  • As a non-polar solvent in chromatographic applications for product separation and purification.

It is also used in the preparation of organolithium reagents because it cannot be easily deprotonated.

Other Notes

The article number 208752-4X2.5L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 208752-2.5L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.


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Danger

target_organs

Central nervous system, Nervous system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

-7.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-22 °C - closed cup

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 Inhalation - STOT SE 3


Regulatory Listings

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Class I Designated Chemical Substances

prtr

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 1 petroleums + Hazardous rank II + Water insoluble liquid

fsl

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

208752-500ML:4.54817311532E12 + 208752-20L:4.548173115306E12 + 208752-18L:4.54817325067E12 + 208752-4L:4.548173115313E12

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