Hexane anhydrous, DrySolv

DrySolv


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)
Autoignition temp. 453 °F
Explosion limit 7.7 %
Assay Purity >= 95 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.375
B pt. 69 °C
M pt. 95°C
Density 0.659 g/mL
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H315,H336,H361f,H372,H411
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Flash point -22°C-closedcup
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1208

Description

Application
Used as a solvent in extraction processes (e.g. vegetable oil extraction). Applied in adhesives paints and coatings as a cleaning and thinning agent. Used in laboratories for chromatography and chemical reactions.

Purpose
To act as a solvent for extracting oils fats and other non-polar compounds. To serve as a cleaning thinning or reaction medium in industrial and laboratory processes.

General Description
Hexane is a colorless volatile liquid hydrocarbon belonging to the alkane family composed of six carbon atoms (CH). It is non-polar highly flammable and commonly used as an organic solvent.