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Hexane

≥99% (GC), suitable for UV/Vis spectroscopy, Uvasol®

Synonym(s):

Hexane, n-Hexane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
86.18
Beilstein:
1730733
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
EC Index Number:
203-777-6
NACRES:
NA.03

product name

n-Hexane, for spectroscopy Uvasol®

vapor density

~3 (vs air)

Quality Level

vapor pressure

256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)
5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C)
~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

453 °F

potency

25000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>2000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

7.7 %

technique(s)

UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable

impurities

≤0.0002 meq/g Acidity
≤0.0002 meq/g Alkalinity
≤0.005% Water

evapn. residue

≤0.0002%

color

APHA: ≤10

transmittance

195 nm, ≥10%
210 nm, ≥60%
217 nm, ≥80%
225 nm, ≥90%
245 nm, ≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.375 (lit.)

kinematic viscosity

0.50 cSt(20 °C)

bp

69 °C (lit.)

mp

−95 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point -22 °C

density

0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

UV absorption

λ: 195 nm Amax: ≤1.00
λ: 210 nm Amax: ≤0.22
λ: 217 nm Amax: ≤0.10
λ: 225 nm Amax: ≤0.05
λ: 245 nm Amax: ≤0.01

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

CCCCCC

InChI

1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Accurate analytic results in UV/VIS and infrared spectroscopy depend on the use of very pure solvents for sample preparation. The Uvasol<TMSYMBOL></TMSYMBOL> solvents range has been specially designed for spectroscopy and other applications requiring solvents of the highest spectral purity. The refinement process allows a greater degree of security in applications and avoids misinterpretation of analytical results caused by traces of UV, IR and fluorescence contamination. Uvasol<TMSYMBOL></TMSYMBOL> solvents offer best UV transmittance. In all specifications the minimum transmittance for 5 typical wavelengths are identified.

Application


  • Enhancing the selectivity for light olefins through catalytic cracking of n-hexane by phosphorus doping on lanthanum-modified ZSM-5.: This study investigates the use of n-Hexane in catalytic cracking processes, emphasizing its role in improving selectivity for light olefins through advanced catalytic techniques (Ali et al., 2024).

  • Facile synthesis of iron nanoparticles from Camellia Sinensis leaves catalysed for biodiesel synthesis from Azolla filiculoides.: This research utilizes n-Hexane as a solvent in the synthesis of iron nanoparticles, highlighting its application in green chemistry and nanoparticle synthesis for biodiesel production (Sundararaman et al., 2024).

  • Rapid purification and scale-up of tilianin using counter-current chromatography with rectangular horizontal tubing.: The study employs n-Hexane in counter-current chromatography for the purification of tilianin, demonstrating its efficiency in natural product isolation and analytical chemistry (Zhang et al., 2024).

  • Phytochemicals, Antioxidant, and Antidiabetic Effects of Ranunculus hirtellus Aerial Parts and Roots: Methanol and Aqueous Extracts.: This research uses n-Hexane in the extraction and analysis of phytochemicals, underlining its importance in the study of antioxidant and antidiabetic properties of plant extracts (Ishtiaq et al., 2024).

  • Exploration of reducing and stabilizing phytoconstituents in Arisaema dracontium extract for the effective synthesis of Silver nanoparticles and evaluation of their antibacterial and toxicological properties.: The study highlights the use of n-Hexane in the synthesis of silver nanoparticles, focusing on its role in nanoparticle stabilization and antibacterial activity assessment (Khattak et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Purity (GC): ≥ 99.0 %
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.0002 %
Water: ≤ 0.005 %
Color: ≤ 10 Hazen
Acidity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Alkalinity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Fluorescence (as quinine at 254 nm): ≤ 1.0 ppb
Fluorescence (as quinine at 365 nm): ≤ 1.0 ppb
Transmission (at 195 nm): ≥ 10 %
Transmission (at 210 nm): ≥ 60 %
Transmission (at 217 nm): ≥ 80 %
Transmission (at 225 nm): ≥ 90 %
Transmission (from 245 nm): ≥ 98 %
Absorbance (at 195 nm): ≤ 1.00
Absorbance (at 210 nm): ≤ 0.22
Absorbance (at 217 nm): ≤ 0.10
Absorbance (at 225 nm): ≤ 0.05
Absorbance (from 245 nm): ≤ 0.01
Meet the requirements of "Specific use spectroscopy" according Reag. Ph Eur

Other Notes

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Legal Information

UVASOL is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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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

Flash Point(C)

-22 °C


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