270504

Hexane

≥95%, suitable for UV/Vis spectroscopy and HPLC, suitable for EPA ACB B21-02, EPA OTM-45, and EPA ACB B23-05b

• Synonym(s): n-Hexane
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CH₃
• CAS Number: 110-54-3
• Molecular Weight: 86.18
• Beilstein: 1730733
• EC Number: 203-777-6
• MDL number: MFCD00009520
• UNSPSC Code: 12190000
• PubChem Substance ID: 329752945
• NACRES: NA.06

Properties

• product name: Hexane, suitable for HPLC, ≥95%
• Agency: suitable for EPA ACB B21-02; suitable for EPA ACB B23-05b; suitable for EPA OTM-45
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor density: ~3 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C); 5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C); ~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥95%
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 453 °F
• expl. lim.: 7.7 %
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable; UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable
• impurities: <0.02% water
• evapn. residue: <0.0005%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.375 (lit.)
• pH: 7
• bp: 69 °C (lit.); 69 °C
• mp: −95 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• λ: H₂O reference
• UV absorption: λ: 195 nm A_max: 1.0; λ: 210 nm A_max: 0.30; λ: 220 nm A_max: 0.10; λ: 230 nm A_max: 0.05; λ: 240 nm A_max: 0.02; λ: 250-400 nm A_max: 0.01
• application(s): food and beverages
• SMILES string: CCCCCC
• InChI: 1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Development and validation of an improved QuEChERS method for the extraction of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) from complex soils.: This study presents a novel QuEChERS method utilizing hexane for the efficient extraction of SVOCs from complex soil matrices, demonstrating significant improvements in recovery rates and accuracy (Lou et al., 2023, Anal Methods).


• Obtention of fatty acids and phenolic compounds from Colombian cashew (Anacardium occidentale) nut shells using pyrolysis: towards a sustainable biodiesel production.: This research explores the use of hexane in the pyrolysis process to extract valuable compounds from cashew nut shells, contributing to sustainable biodiesel production (Cruz-Reina et al., 2023, Heliyon).


• Isolation, development and validation of HPTLC method for the estimation of beta-carotene from Gymnosporia senegalensis (Lam.) Loes.: The study introduces a high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) method incorporating hexane for the precise quantification of beta-carotene in plant extracts, showcasing the method′s sensitivity and reliability (Jain et al., 2023, Plant Physiol Biochem).


• Antisolvent Additive Engineering for Boosting Performance and Stability of Graded Heterojunction Perovskite Solar Cells Using Amide-Functionalized Graphene Quantum Dots.: This paper discusses the application of hexane as an antisolvent in the fabrication of high-efficiency perovskite solar cells, emphasizing the enhanced performance and stability achieved (Khorshidi et al., 2022, ACS Appl Mater Interfaces).


• Stable isotope characterization of tobacco products: A determination of synthetic or natural nicotine authenticity.: This analytical study employs hexane in the sample preparation process for the stable isotope analysis of nicotine, providing a robust method for distinguishing between synthetic and natural sources (Han et al., 2023, Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom).

Other Notes

Important notice
The article number 270504-6X1L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 270504-1L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H304,H315,H336,H361f,H373,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
• 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 - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -22 °C - closed cup