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1.00795

Hexane

≥98% (GC), suitable for GC/MS, SupraSolv®

Synonym(s):

Hexane, n-Hexane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH3
CAS Number:
110-54-3
Molecular Weight:
86.18
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
EC Index Number:
203-777-6
NACRES:
NA.03
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1730733
MDL number:
MFCD00009520
Assay:
≥98% (GC)
Technique(s):
GC/MS: suitable
Vapor pressure:
256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C), 5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C), ~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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Product Name

n-Hexane, for gas chromatography MS SupraSolv®

vapor density

~3 (vs air)

Quality Level

100

vapor pressure

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

product line

SupraSolv®

assay

≥98% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

453 °F

potency

25000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat), >2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

7.7 %

technique(s)

GC/MS: suitable

kinematic viscosity

0.50 cSt(20 °C)

mp

−95 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point -22 °C

solubility

0.0095 g/L

density

0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

CCCCCC

InChI

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

InChI key

VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

SupraSolv® MS is dedicated for use in gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. SupraSolv® solvents offer the largest specified retention time range, a clear baseline and a minimum signal-to-noise ratio leading to reliable and reproducible analysis results.

Application

Intended for residue analysis.
Recommended for the analyses of:
  • polychlorinated dibenzodioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDD/F) in food and water samples
  • polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in food

Other Notes

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Legal Information

SUPRASOLV is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Danger

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

Central nervous system, Nervous system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

-7.6 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-22 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 1 petroleums + Hazardous rank II + Water insoluble liquid

fsl

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

prtr

1007952500: + 1007951000: + 1007950000:

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
1.00795.250004054839090769
1.00795.100004054839090752