Petroleum ether, low boiling point hydrogen treated naphtha, boiling point 40-60 °C, >75.0%

PurReagent


Synonym:  Petroleum ether
Linear Formula:  NA
Molecular Weight:  NA
CAS Number: 64742-49-0

Properties

Vapour pressure 60 hPa (20 °C)
Water Solubility Slightly soluble
Explosion limit 0.8-7.4%(V)
Assay Purity > 75 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.417
B pt. 40-60 °C
M pt. <-100°C
Density 0.75 g/mL at 20 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H315,H336,H361f,H411
Precautionary Statement  P202 - P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 98020000
Flash point <-30°C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1671

Description

Application
Petroleum ether is commonly used as a laboratory solvent cleaning agent and extraction medium for oils and fats.

Purpose
The main purpose of petroleum ether is to dissolve non-polar substances in chemical and industrial processes.

General Description
Petroleum ether is a volatile colorless liquid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained during petroleum refining.