n-Hexane, Liquid
Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED
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Synonyms:
Hexyl hydride, Hexanen, Hexane
Hexane is used in laboratory to extract oil and grease contaminants from water and soil for analysis. Used as a solvent to extract edible oils from seed and vegetable crops. Commercial grades of hexane are used as solvents for glues, varnishes, and inks, cleaning agent (degreaser) in the printing industry, liquid in low temperature thermometers. other uses are as fuels and fuel additives, intermediates and laboratory chemicals.
- Presentation: Liquid
- Auto Ignition: 453 °F(Lit.)
- Vapor Density: 2.97 (air = 1)(Lit.)
- Vapor Pressure: 124 mm Hg at 20 °C 150 mm Hg at 24.8 °C; 256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C), 5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C), ~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)(Lit.)
- Refractive Index: n20/D 1.375(Lit.)
- Solubility: Soluble in water.
- Storage temperature: Store at Room Temperature (15-30 °C).
Hexane is used in laboratory to extract oil and grease contaminants from water and soil for analysis.
Formula:
H₃C(CH₂)₄CH₃ MW: 86.18 g/mol Boiling Pt: 69 (lit.) Melting Pt: -94.3 (lit.) Density: 0.66 (20 °C); 0.659 g/mL (25 °C) (lit.) Flash Pt: -22 Storage Temperature: Ambient |
MDL Number:
MFCD00009520 CAS Number: 110-54-3 Merck Index: 13,04712 |
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Specification Test Results
Identity Test | Passes |
FTIR | Conforms to Standard |
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