n-Hexane, 95%, Optima™ for HPLC and GC/MS, Fisher Chemical™

Description

High purity and versatile solvent suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, and GC/MS analysis

• Screened for fluorescing and UV-absorbing contaminants to reduce interferences for smoother baselines
• Tested for GC/MS suitability
• Also meets ACS specifications
• Intended for research use only

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-54-3, 107-83-5, 96-14-0
• 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

• Melting Point: -95°C
• Absorbance: 0.005 AU max. at 254nm, 0.005 AU max. at 280nm, 0.07 AU max. at 220nm, 0.25 AU max. at 210nm, 1.00 AU max. at 195nm
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.659g/cm³
• Boiling Point: 69°C
• Quantity: 4 L
• Identification: Pass Test
• Packaging: Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.3710 to 1.3750 (at 25°C)
• Assay Percent Range: 95%
• Residue after Evaporation: 1ppm max.
• Vapor Pressure: 160mbar at 20°C
• UN Number: 1208
• Viscosity: 0.31 mPa/s at 20°C
• Water: 0.01% max.
• Formula Weight: 86.17
• Grade: Also meets ACS specifications
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Hexane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• n-Hexane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• 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.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H361-Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hexane, 2-Methylpentane