n-Hexane, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11392357	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L09938.AD	50 mL
11302367	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L09938.AK	250 mL
11312367	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L09938.AU	1000 mL

Description

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.

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.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, chloroform, acetone and ether.

Notes
Incompatible with dinitrogen tetraoxide. Store in a cool and dry environment.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-54-3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.18
• InChI Key: VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 8058
• IUPAC Name: hexane

• Molecular Formula: C6H14
• MDL Number: MFCD02179311
• Synonym: n-hexane, esani, skellysolve b, gettysolve-b, hexyl hydride, hexan, dipropyl, heksan, hexanen, hexanes
• ChEBI: CHEBI:29021
• SMILES: CCCCCC

Specifications

• Melting Point: -95°C
• Density: 0.659
• Flash Point: −23°C (−9°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.375
• MDL Number: MFCD02179311
• Beilstein: 1730733
• Synonym: n-hexane, esani, skellysolve b, gettysolve-b, hexyl hydride, hexan, dipropyl, heksan, hexanen, hexanes
• InChI Key: VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: hexane
• PubChem CID: 8058
• Formula Weight: 86.18
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Hexane

• CAS: 110-54-3
• Boiling Point: 69°C
• Odor: Weak, Characteristic
• Molecular Formula: C6H14
• UN Number: UN1208
• Merck Index: 14,4694
• Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol,chloroform,acetone and ether.
• SMILES: CCCCCC
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.18
• ChEBI: CHEBI:29021
• Percent Purity: 99%

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H225-H304-H361-H373-H315-H336
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H225-H304-H315-H319-H335-H336-H361f-H372

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

Product Identifier

• n-Hexane

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