24587

Petroleum ether

puriss., low boiling point hydrogen treated naphtha, meets analytical specification of DAB, bpmin. 75% 40-60 °C (min. 75%)

• Synonym(s): Petroleum benzin
• CAS Number: 101316-46-5
• EC Number: 265-151-9
• MDL number: MFCD00081849
• UNSPSC Code: 12191502
• NACRES: NA.07

Properties

• vapor density: 2.5 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor pressure: 25.8 psi
• grade: puriss.
• form: liquid
• quality: meets analytical specification of DAB
• impurities: ≤0.001% benzene (GC); ≤0.001% non-volatile matter; ≤0.005% S-compounds (as S); ≤0.01% water (Karl Fischer); ≤2% n-hexane (GC)
• bp: 40-60 °C (min. 75%)
• density: 0.642-0.656 g/mL at 20 °C

Description

Application

• Bioassay-Guided Skin-Beneficial Effects of Fractionated Sideritis raeseri subsp. raeseri Extract.: This study explores the skin-beneficial effects of Sideritis raeseri, using petroleum ether for the fractionation of active components, showing potential in dermatological applications (Krgović et al., 2022).


• Physico-Chemical Analysis and Fatty Acid Profiling of Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Seed Oil Using Different Solvents.: This research assesses the impact of various solvents including petroleum ether on the extraction and fatty acid profile of fenugreek seed oil, emphasizing analytical techniques in chemical analysis (Munshi et al., 2020).


• Poplar bark lipids enhance mouse immunity by inducing T cell proliferation and differentiation.: The study investigates the immunomodulatory effects of lipids extracted from poplar bark using petroleum ether, underscoring its utility in biochemical extractions (Tang et al., 2020).


• Phytochemical screening, cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of Limonium socotranum and Peperomia blanda extracts.: This article details the use of petroleum ether in the extraction process for studying the cytotoxic and antimicrobial properties of Limonium socotranum and Peperomia blanda (Al-Madhagi et al., 2019).


• The study of metabolites from fermentation culture of Alternaria oxytropis.: Focuses on identifying metabolites in the fermentation culture of Alternaria oxytropis, with petroleum ether used to extract lipid-soluble compounds, enhancing understanding of microbial metabolism in an analytical context (Song et al., 2019).

Other Notes

The article number 24587-4X2.5L-R will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 24587-2.5L-R which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.
The article number 24587-4X5L-R will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 24587-5L-R which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.
The article number 24587-6X1L-M will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 24587-1L-M which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.
The article number 24587-6X1L-R will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 24587-1L-R which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.

Pertains only in Germany: unversteuert

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H304,H315,H340,H350
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P233 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Asp. Tox. 1 - Carc. 1B - Flam. Liq. 2 - Muta. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): <-40.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): < -40 °C - closed cup