1.04374
Hexane
≥98.50% (hexane isomers + methylcyclopentane, GC), ≥96.0% (GC), ACS reagent, reag. Ph. Eur., EMSURE®
Synonym(s):
Hexane, n-Hexane
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≥98.50% (hexane isomers + methylcyclopentane, GC)
5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C)
~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Product Name
n-Hexane, for analysis EMSURE® ACS,Reag. Ph Eur
SMILES string
CCCCCC
InChI
1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
InChI key
VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
grade
ACS reagent
agency
reag. Ph. Eur.
vapor density
~3 (vs air)
vapor pressure
256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)
5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C)
~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)
product line
EMSURE®
assay
≥96.0% (GC)
≥98.50% (hexane isomers + methylcyclopentane, GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
453 °F
potency
25000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)
expl. lim.
7.7 %
dilution
(for analytical testing)
impurities
≤0.0003 meq/g Water-soluble titrable acid
≤0.005% Sulfur compounds (as S)
≤0.01% Aromatics (as benzene)
≤0.01% Water
evapn. residue
≤0.001%
color
APHA: ≤10
transmittance
260-420 nm, ≥97%
refractive index
n20/D 1.375 (lit.)
kinematic viscosity
0.50 cSt(20 °C)
bp
69 °C (lit.)
mp
−95 °C (lit.)
transition temp
flash point -22 °C
density
0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
cation traces
Al: ≤0.00005%
B: ≤0.000002%
Ba: ≤0.00001%
Ca: ≤0.00005%
Cd: ≤0.000005%
Co: ≤0.000002%
Cr: ≤0.000002%
Cu: ≤0.000002%
Fe: ≤0.00001%
Mg: ≤0.00001%
Mn: ≤0.000002%
Ni: ≤0.000002%
Pb: ≤0.00001%
Sn: ≤0.00001%
Zn: ≤0.00001%
storage temp.
2-30°C
Quality Level
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- Oil produced from Ghana Shea Nut crop for prospective industrial applications.: This study explores the industrial applications of oil derived from Ghana′s Shea Nut crop, using n-hexane as a solvent for oil extraction. It discusses the properties of the oil, potential uses, and the role of n-hexane in obtaining high purity extracts (Alale et al., 2024).
- Bio-guided isolation of a new sesquiterpene from Artemisia cina with anthelmintic activity against Haemonchus contortus L3 infective larvae.: This research highlights the use of n-hexane in the extraction and isolation of bioactive compounds, specifically a new sesquiterpene with potential anthelmintic properties, demonstrating n-hexane′s effectiveness in phytochemical extraction (Arango-De la Pava et al., 2024).
- Rapid purification and scale-up of tilianin using counter-current chromatography with rectangular horizontal tubing.: Discusses the use of n-hexane in counter-current chromatography for the rapid purification and scale-up of tilianin, a bioactive compound, showcasing the solvent′s role in enhancing the efficiency of chromatographic processes (Zhang et al., 2024).
- Phytochemicals, Antioxidant, and Antidiabetic Effects of Ranunculus hirtellus Aerial Parts and Roots: Methanol and Aqueous Extracts.: While primarily focusing on methanol and aqueous extracts, this study also discusses the comparative effectiveness of different solvents including n-hexane for extracting bioactive compounds from Ranunculus hirtellus, highlighting its potential in pharmacological studies (Ishtiaq et al., 2024).
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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
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Global Trade Item Number
| SKU | GTIN |
|---|---|
| 1.04374.4000 | 04022536971049 |
| 1.04374.1000 | 04022536050911 |
| 1.04374.2500 | 04022536050935 |
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