n-Hexane, anhydrous, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

Specifications

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

• Melting Point: °C to 95°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.659 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Boiling Point: 69°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• 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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