n-Hexane PurCert Standard for GC
CRM
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C) |
| Autoignition temp. | 453 °F |
| Explosion limit | 7.7 % |
| Assay Purity | 99.5 % |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.375 (lit.) |
| 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 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29011000 |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| UN Number | 1208 |
Description
Application
n-Hexane serves as a solvent for extracting vegetable oils from crops like soybeans and peanuts. Its used in glues adhesives cleaning agents paint thinners and labs for chromatography. Industrial roles include rubber production and polymer processing.
Purpose
Its main purpose is as a non-polar solvent for efficient oil extraction and dissolving organics due to low polarity and quick evaporation. It enables high-purity separations in food processing manufacturing and analysis.
General Description
n-Hexane is a colorless volatile liquid hydrocarbon with the formula CH featuring a straight chain of six carbon atoms. It has a mild petroleum-like odor boils at about 69C and is highly flammable with vapors heavier than air. Its insoluble in water but dissolves non-polar substances effectively.
Documents
| SDS | |
| COA | |
| Specification | |
| Bulk quote order form |