52750

Hexane

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): n-Hexane
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CH₃
• CAS Number: 110-54-3
• Molecular Weight: 86.18
• Beilstein: 1730733
• EC Number: 203-777-6
• MDL number: MFCD00009520
• PubChem Substance ID: 329757885
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor density: ~3 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C); 5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C); ~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.7% (GC)
• autoignition temp.: 453 °F
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• expl. lim.: 7.7 %
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; gas chromatography (GC): suitable
• refractive index: n20/D 1.375 (lit.); n20/D 1.375
• bp: 69 °C (lit.)
• mp: −95 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; food and beverages; personal care; petroleum
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CCCCCC
• InChI: 1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

Hexane has been used as a solvent in the detection of rubrene using normal phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrogenerated chemiluminescence as the detector.

Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H304 - H315 - H336 - H361f - H373 - H411
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 2 Inhalation - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Nervous system, Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): -7.6 °F
• Flash Point(C): -22 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves