1.04374
Hexane
≥98.50% (hexane isomers + methylcyclopentane, GC), ≥96.0% (GC), ACS reagent, reag. Ph. Eur., EMSURE®
Synonym(s):
Hexane, n-Hexane
About This Item
product name
n-Hexane, for analysis EMSURE® ACS,Reag. Ph Eur
grade
ACS reagent
Quality Level
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 %
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%
SMILES string
CCCCCC
storage temp.
2-30°C
InChI
1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
InChI key
VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
- 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).
Analysis Note
Purity Σ hexane isomers + methylcyclopentane (GC): ≥ 98.5 %
Identity (IR): conforms
Color: ≤ 10 Hazen
Water-soluble titrable acid: ≤ 0.0003 meq/g
Refractive index (n 20/D): 1.375 - 1.376
Density (d 20 °C/20 °C): 0.659 - 0.663
Boiling range (min.95 %): 67 - 69 °C
Transmission (between 260 nm and 420 nm): ≥ 97 %
Thiophene: conforms
Aromatics (as benzene): ≤ 0.01 %
Sulfur compounds (as S): ≤ 0.005 %
Readily carbonizable substances: conforms
Al (Aluminium): ≤ 0.00005 %
B (Boron): ≤ 0.000002 %
Ba (Barium): ≤ 0.00001 %
Ca (Calcium): ≤ 0.00005 %
Cd (Cadmium): ≤ 0.000005 %
Co (Cobalt): ≤ 0.000002 %
Cr (Chromium): ≤ 0.000002 %
Cu (Copper): ≤ 0.000002 %
Fe (Iron): ≤ 0.00001 %
Mg (Magnesium): ≤ 0.00001 %
Mn (Manganese): ≤ 0.000002 %
Ni (Nickel): ≤ 0.000002 %
Pb (Lead): ≤ 0.00001 %
Sn (Tin): ≤ 0.00001 %
Zn (Zinc): ≤ 0.00001 %
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.001 %
Water: ≤ 0.01 %
Legal Information
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
closed cup
Flash Point(C)
closed cup
Regulatory Information
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