1.07023
Hexane
≥98.5% (Σ hexane isomers + methylcyclopentane ), EMPARTA® ACS reagent
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product name
n-Hexane, for analysis EMPARTA® ACS
grade
ACS reagent
Quality Level
vapor density
~3 (vs air)
vapor pressure
256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)
5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C)
~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)
product line
EMPARTA®
Assay
≥98.5% (Σ hexane isomers + methylcyclopentane )
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)
≤0.02% Water
evapn. residue
≤0.001%
color
APHA: ≤10
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.)
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
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General description
Application
- Chiral-induced synthesis of chiral covalent organic frameworks core-shell microspheres for HPLC enantioseparation: This research demonstrates the use of n-Hexane in the synthesis of advanced materials for chromatographic applications, showcasing its role in enhancing the efficiency of enantioseparation processes in pharmaceutical and chemical research (Liu et al., 2024).
- Deep eutectic solvents: Preparation, properties, and food applications: The article reviews the applications of n-Hexane in the food industry, particularly its use in combination with deep eutectic solvents to enhance food processing techniques, demonstrating its versatility as an industrial solvent (Negi et al., 2024).
- An efficient method for the preparative isolation and purification of alkaloids from Gelsemium by using high speed counter-current chromatography and preparative HPLC: This publication showcases the role of n-Hexane in the extraction and purification of bioactive compounds, underlining its critical importance in the pharmacological and biochemical sectors (Liang et al., 2024).
- Application of ionic liquid extractant in enhanced separation of 2-propanol-n-hexane azeotrope system: Highlights the use of n-Hexane in advanced separation processes, specifically in azeotropic distillation, which is crucial for the chemical and environmental industries, demonstrating its utility in complex separation scenarios (Li et al., 2024).
Analysis Note
Identity (IR): conforms
Color: ≤ 10 Hazen
Water-soluble titrable acid: ≤ 0.0003 meq/g
Thiophene: conforms
Sulfur compounds (as S): ≤ 0.005 %
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.001 %
Water: ≤ 0.02 %
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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
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
-7.6 °F
Flash Point(C)
-22 °C
Regulatory Information
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