296090

Hexane

95%, anhydrous

• 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: 12352001
• PubChem Substance ID: 57648384
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• product name: Hexane, anhydrous, 95%
• grade: anhydrous
• 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 %
• impurities: <0.001% water; <0.005% water (100 mL pkg)
• evapn. residue: <0.0003%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.375 (lit.)
• pH: 7
• bp: 69 °C (lit.)
• mp: −95 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCCCCC
• InChI: 1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Hexane is a non-polar, volatile organic solvent mainly used as an extractant in oilseed processing.

Application

• Comparative Study of Gas and Liquid Chromatography Methods for the Determination of Underivatised Neutral and Acidic Cannabinoids and Cholesterol.: This study provides a detailed comparison of chromatographic techniques, employing hexane as a solvent to analyze the chemical profiles of cannabinoids and cholesterol without derivatization, highlighting efficiency and resolution improvements (Czauderna M et al., 2024).


• Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Properties of Morchella crassipes (Ascomycota) from Kashmir Valley (India).: This paper investigates the chemical constituents of Morchella crassipes, using hexane for extraction, and assesses its antimicrobial efficacy, contributing to potential applications in bioactive compound identification and pharmacological uses (Talie M et al., 2024).


• Production and Physicochemical Characterization of the Gel Obtained in the Fermentation Process of Blue Corn Flour (Zea mays L.) with Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.: This research outlines the use of hexane in separating and identifying biochemical components during the fermentation of blue corn flour, offering insights into the industrial applicability of bio-derived materials (Villarreal-Rodríguez G et al., 2024).


• Isolation of a Marker Olean-12-en-28-butanol Derivative from Viscum continuum E. Mey. Ex Sprague and the Evaluation of Its Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Potentials.: This article details the extraction process using hexane to isolate specific bioactive compounds from Viscum continuum, providing a foundation for future antioxidant and antimicrobial therapies (Mapfumari S et al., 2024).


• Antioxidant activity of Sophora exigua and liposome development of its powerful extract.: Focusing on the antioxidative properties of Sophora exigua, this study utilizes hexane in the extraction process to enhance the bioavailability and therapeutic efficacy of its antioxidants when formulated into liposomes (Rodwattanagul S et al., 2024).

Other Notes

The article number 296090-4X2L will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 296090-2L which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.

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
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves