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Hexane

≥97.0% (GC), suitable for HPLC, suitable for EPA 1613, EPA ACB B21-02, EPA OTM-45, and EPA ACB B23-05b

Synonym(s):

n-Hexane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH3
CAS Number:
110-54-3
Molecular Weight:
86.18
NACRES:
NA.06
PubChem Substance ID:
329755068
UNSPSC Code:
41116105
EC Number:
203-777-6
MDL number:
MFCD00009520
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1730733
Assay:
≥97.0% (GC)
Grade:
HPLC grade
Technique(s):
HPLC: suitable
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, suitable for HPLC, ≥97.0% (GC)

grade

HPLC grade

Quality Segment

100

agency

suitable for EPA 1613, suitable for EPA ACB B21-02, suitable for EPA ACB B23-05b, suitable for EPA OTM-45

vapor density

~3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

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

assay

≥97.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

453 °F

expl. lim.

7.7 %

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable

impurities

≤0.0005% non-volatile matter, ≤0.001% free acid (as CH3COOH), ≤0.01% water (Karl Fischer)

evapn. residue

≤0.0005%

transmittance

200 nm, ≥20%, 225 nm, ≥80%, 250 nm, ≥98%

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.)

λ

H2O reference

UV absorption

λ: 200 nm Amax: ≤0.70, λ: 225 nm Amax: ≤0.10, λ: 250 nm Amax: ≤0.01

SMILES string

CCCCCC

application(s)

food and beverages

InChI

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

InChI key

VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Comparative Study of Gas and Liquid Chromatography Methods for the Determination of Underivatised Neutral and Acidic Cannabinoids and Cholesterol.: This research highlights the essential role of hexane in gas and liquid chromatography for analyzing complex mixtures in pharmaceuticals and clinical diagnostics, demonstrating its critical application in high-precision analytical methods (Czauderna et al., 2024).

  • In Vitro Antioxidant and In Silico Evaluation of the Anti-β-Lactamase Potential of the Extracts of Cylindrospermum alatosporum NR125682 and Loriellopsis cavenicola NR117881.: This study employs hexane to extract bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant and antibacterial activities, showcasing its importance in novel drug discovery and antimicrobial resistance research (Ikhane et al., 2024).

  • Exploration of reducing and stabilizing phytoconstituents in Arisaema dracontium extract for the effective synthesis of Silver nanoparticles and evaluation of their antibacterial and toxicological properties.: Demonstrates the use of hexane in the synthesis of nanoparticles, indicating its utility in nanotechnology and its impact on enhancing antibacterial properties of phytoconstituents (Khattak et al., 2024).

  • Production and Physicochemical Characterization of the Gel Obtained in the Fermentation Process of Blue Corn Flour (Zea mays L.) with Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.: Focuses on the physicochemical properties of gels influenced by hexane extraction, pertinent to food science and material engineering (Villarreal-Rodríguez et al., 2024).

  • Cloning, Expression, Characterization and Immobilization of a Recombinant Carboxylesterase from the Halophilic Archaeon, Halobacterium salinarum NCR-1.: This study involves hexane in the process of enzyme immobilization, highlighting its role in enhancing enzyme stability and activity, crucial for biotechnological applications (Ortega-de la Rosa et al., 2024).


Other Notes

Important notice
  • The article number 34859-4X2.5L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 34859-2.5L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.
  • The article number 34859-6X1L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 34859-1L 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

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Class I Designated Chemical Substances

prtr

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

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

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