n-Hexane PurSolv Ultra for LC-MS

PurSolv Ultra


Synonym:  Hexane, 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 > 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
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29011000
Flash point -22°C
Storage Temp. Store at Room Temperature.
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number UN1208

Description

Application
n-Hexane extracts vegetable oils from crops like soybeans serves as a cleaning agent in printing textiles and adhesives and acts as a lab reagent for chromatography and organic synthesis.

Purpose
Its primary purpose is as a nonpolar solvent for extraction purification and industrial degreasing valued for its low cost and effectiveness despite neurotoxicity risks requiring ventilation.

General Description
n-Hexane (CH) is a colorless highly flammable liquid alkane with a mild gasoline-like odor. It is nonpolar volatile and widely used as a solvent derived from petroleum.