Hexanes, also known as Hexane, is a commercial/industrial grade product made up of a combination of hydrocarbons containing six carbon atoms. Hexanes is a combination of hexane (>60% hexane contents) and variable quantities of isomeric chemicals such as 2-methylpentane and 3-methylpentane. It also contains traces of non-isomeric C5, C6, and C7 (cyclo) alkanes. Hexanes is frequently used as a non-polar solvent that is inexpensive, essentially non-reactive, and volatile. Lab grade chemicals possess reasonable purity but do not comply with any official standard for quality or purity like the ACS Grade, the USP Grade, or the FCC Grade. Hexanes, Lab Grade at Lab Alley is low in heavy metal impurities and highly recommended for educational institutes and research laboratories.
Hexanes Lab Grade is a liquid blend of hydrocarbons that each carry six carbon atoms. It’s mostly hexane, with varying amounts of isomers such as 2-methylpentane and 3-methylpentane, plus traces of C5, C6 and C7 alkanes. It carries CAS 110-54-3 and an assay of minimum 60.0%. Lab Grade means reasonable purity, but it doesn’t follow an official standard like ACS, USP or FCC. What you get is a nonpolar solvent that’s inexpensive, essentially unreactive and volatile. Need the paperwork? The Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet and Certificates of Analysis are all available on this page.
You’ll find hexanes in research and teaching labs, and in textile production, shoemaking and printing. The trouble is rarely the solvent itself. It’s getting the right size, with the right paperwork, from a supplier who can ship hazmat. That’s where we come in. Lab Alley sells Hexanes Lab Grade in sizes from 500ml up to 55 gallons, and we handle hazmat shipping from start to finish. The SDS, TDS and COAs sit right on the page, so you’re not chasing anyone for them. Here’s the plan. Pick your size, set up Autoship if you reorder, or request a quote for larger volumes. On budget, on time, every time.
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Nonpolar solvent for lab work
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General laboratory reagent
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Research laboratory use
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Educational laboratory use
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Solvent in textile production
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Solvent in shoemaking
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Solvent in printing
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Q: What is Hexanes Lab Grade used for?
A: It’s a nonpolar solvent and laboratory reagent. It’s also used in textile production, shoemaking and printing.Q: What does Lab Grade mean, and is it suitable for research and teaching labs?
A: Lab Grade means reasonable purity without following an official standard like ACS, USP or FCC. It suits educational institutes and research laboratories, but check your method first if it calls for one of those standards.Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat?
A: You can choose 500ml, 1L, 1 gallon, 4L, 5 gallon or 55 gallon, plus cases of 4 x 1L, 6 x 500ml, 4 x 1 gallon and 4 x 4L. The Safety and Shipping tab lists it as “DOT: Hexanes, 3, UN1208, PG II”, so yes, it ships as hazmat.Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis?
A: Both are on this page. Use the Business Support icons near the top, or open the Product Manuals section and pick the Product Manuals or Certificates of Analysis tab.Q: How should it be stored?
A: Follow the storage guidance in the Safety Data Sheet for this product. It’s listed in Product Manuals, so you can open it before you order.Q: What’s in this product, and what’s the assay?
A: The assay is minimum 60.0%. It’s a blend of hexane with isomers such as 2-methylpentane and 3-methylpentane, so it isn’t a single pure compound.Q: Can I set up Autoship for Hexanes Lab Grade?
A: Yes. Autoship is available on this product, and you can choose Subscribe & Save on the page and set how often you want it delivered.
Product Information
| CAS | 110-54-3 |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | n-Hexane, Hexyl hydride, Skellysolve B, Gettysolve-B, Hexan, Hexanes, Dipropyl, Normal hexane, n-Hexan |
| Assay | Min 60.0% |
| PubChem ID | 8058 |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Color | 30+ |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Colorless |
| Odor | Hydrocarbon (gas-like odor) |
| Melting point | -139°F |
| Boiling Point | 62.8 to 73.9 °C (145 to 165°F) |
| Vapor pressure | 124 mmHg |
| Solubility | Negligible in water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 225 °C (437 °F) |
| Molecular formula | C6H14 |
| Molecular weight | 86.2 |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | Neutral |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Evaporation rate | 5.2 |
| Flash Point | -7 °F (-22 °C) Closed Cup |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 4.76% (v/v) |
| Limit of non-volatile residue | 1mg/100mL |
| Pillar | Essential |
| Vapor density | 3.0 - (Air = 1.0) |
| Water | 31.0 ppm |
