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208752

Hexane

≥95%, Laboratory Reagent, suitable for EPA 1613

Hexane

Synonym(s):

n-Hexane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
86.18
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
EC Number:
203-777-6
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1730733
Assay:
≥95%
Grade:
Laboratory Reagent
Bp:
69 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C), 5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C), ~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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Product Name

Hexane, Laboratory Reagent, ≥95%

grade

Laboratory Reagent

Quality Segment

agency

suitable for EPA 1613

vapor density

~3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C), 5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C), ~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥95%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

453 °F

expl. lim.

7.7 %

dilution

(for analytical testing)

impurities

≤0.005% aromatics (as benzene), ≤0.015% (water)

evapn. residue

≤0.0015%

refractive index

n20/D 1.375 (lit.)

pH

7

bp

69 °C (lit.)

mp

−95 °C (lit.)

density

0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CCCCCC

InChI

1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Hexane is an unbranched alkane that exists in five structural isomeric forms, i.e. hexane, isohexane, 3-methylpentane, neohexane, and 2,3-dimethylbutane. It can be obtained from petroleum by distillation.

Application

Hexane can be used:      
  • As a solvent for the extraction of oil, wax, and fat.     
  • As a non-polar solvent in chromatographic applications for product separation and purification.

It is also used in the preparation of organolithium reagents because it cannot be easily deprotonated.

Other Notes

The article number 208752-4X2.5L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 208752-2.5L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.

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signalword

Danger

target_organs

Central nervous system, Nervous system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

-7.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-22 °C - closed cup

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 1 Inhalation - STOT SE 3



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  2. How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?

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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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    Laboratory Supervisor

    The Hexane was of great value for price paid. We obtain good values using this hexane.

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