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The name n-Hexane refers to the unbranched, linear conformation of C6H12, indicating that branched isomers of hexane are not present. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a petroleum-like aroma. HPLC grade indicates high purity (>95%), suitable for most laboratory and pharmaceutical applications.
HPLC grade n-Hexane is the solvent of choice for liquid chromatography and other laboratory applications.
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- Seed and vegetable oil extraction
- Reaction medium
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Product Information
| CAS | 110-54-3 |
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| Synonyms | n-Hexane, Hexyl hydride, Skellysolve B, Gettysolve-B, Hexan, Hexanes, Dipropyl, Normal hexane, n-Hexan |
| Assay | 95.0%min |
| PubChem ID | 8058 |
| Grade | HPLC Grade |
| Color | 10 max |
| 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 |
| Molecular formula | C6H14 |
| Molecular weight | 86.2 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Evaporation rate | 5.2 |
| Flash Point | -7 °F (-22 °C) Closed Cup |
| Residue after evaporation | 10 ppm max. |
| Sulfur Compounds | 50 ppm max |
| Thiophene | Passes Test |
| Titrabale acid | 0.0003 meq/g max |
| UV Absorption @ 200nm | 1.0 max |
| UV Absorption @ 210nm | 0.30 max |
| UV Absorption @ 220nm | 0.20 max |
| UV Absorption @ 230nm | 0.10 max |
| UV Absorption @ 240nm | 0.04 max |
| UV Absorption @ 250nm | 0.02 max |
| UV Absorption @ 300-400nm | 0.01 max |
| Vapor density | 3.0 - (Air = 1.0) |
| Water | 0.02% max. |
