n-Hexane PurTech Standard for GC

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

Properties

Vapour pressure ~132 mmHg
Water Solubility insoluble
Autoignition temp. 453 °F
Explosion limit 7.7 %
Refractive index 1.375
B pt. 69 °C
M pt. -95°C
Density 0.659 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H315,H336,H361f,H373,H411
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
Symbol
Signal word Danger
Flash point -22°C-closedcup
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1208

Description

Other Notes

Hexane is an alkane and exists in 5 structural isomeric forms i.e. hexane isohexane 3-methylpentane neohexane and 23-dimethylbutane. It can be obtained from petroleum by distillation.

Application
Hexane may be used in the following studies Preparation of graft-copolymer chains of poly-(dimethylsiloxane)-g-poly(methyl methacrylate).