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n-Hexane, anhydrous, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11309368
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250 mL
1 L
4 L
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Regulatory: This product is under excise duties on energy product according to EU directive 2003/96/EEC.
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Regulatory: This product is under excise duties on energy product according to EU directive 2003/96/EEC.

Description

Solvent in Sol-Gel Precursor Applications

n-Hexane is used as a solvent to extract edible oils from seed and vegetable crops. Commercial grades of hexane are used as solvents for glues, varnishes, and inks, cleaning agent (degreaser) in the printing industry, liquid in low temperature thermometers. Other uses are as fuels and fuel additives, intermediates and laboratory chemicals.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 110-54-3
Molecular Formula C6H14
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 86.18
MDL Number MFCD02179311
InChI Key VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym n-hexane, esani, skellysolve b, gettysolve-b, hexyl hydride, hexan, dipropyl, heksan, hexanen, hexanes
PubChem CID 8058
ChEBI CHEBI:29021
IUPAC Name hexane
SMILES CCCCCC

Specifications

Melting Point °C to 95°C
Color Colorless
Density 0.659 g/cm3 at 20°C
Boiling Point 69°C
Quantity 250 mL
Flash Point -23°C (-9°F)
Ignition Point 240°C (464°F)
Odor Weak, characteristic
Physical Form Liquid
Refractive Index 1.375
Vapor Pressure 120mm Hg at 20°C
UN Number 1208
Beilstein 1730733
Solubility Information Miscible with alcohol,chloroform,acetone and ether.
Formula Weight 86.18
Chemical Name or Material n-Hexane
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • n-Hexane, anhydrous
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
  • Aspiration toxicity Category 1
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Reproductive toxicity Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
  • H373-May cause damage to organs.
  • H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P273-Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hexane

RUO – Research Use Only

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