n-Hexane ACS PurReagent 98.5%

PurReagent


Synonym:  n-Hexane
Linear Formula:  C6H14 
Molecular Weight:  86.18 g/mol
CAS Number: 110-54-3

Properties

Vapour pressure 256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)
Water Solubility Insoluble
Autoignition temp. 453 °F
Explosion limit 7.7 %
Assay Purity >=98.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.388
B pt. 69 °C (lit.)
M pt. 95°C(lit.)
Density 0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Form liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H315,H336,H361f,H373,H411
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29011000
Flash point 30°F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature.
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1208

Description

Application
It is primarily used as a non-polar solvent for extracting vegetable oils (e.g. soybean sunflower) in adhesive formulations as a cleaning agent in labs and industry and in calibrating gas chromatography equipment.

Purpose
Its main purpose is to dissolve non-polar substances selectively due to its low polarity enabling efficient extractions degreasing and separations in chemical processes while evaporating quickly without residue.

General Description
N-Hexane is a colorless volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon with the straight-chain formula CH(CH)CH (CH) highly non-polar with a boiling point of 69C and a characteristic gasoline-like odor.