1.07023

Hexane

≥98.5% (Σ hexane isomers + methylcyclopentane ), EMPARTA^® ACS reagent

• Synonym(s): Hexane, n-Hexane
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CH₃
• CAS Number: 110-54-3
• Molecular Weight: 86.18
• Beilstein: 1730733
• MDL number: MFCD00009520
• UNSPSC Code: 12191502
• EC Index Number: 203-777-6
• NACRES: NB.21

Properties

• product name: n-Hexane, for analysis EMPARTA^® ACS
• grade: ACS reagent
• Quality Level: 200
• vapor density: ~3 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C); 5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C); ~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• product line: EMPARTA^®
• Assay: ≥98.5% (Σ hexane isomers + methylcyclopentane )
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 453 °F
• potency: 25000 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat); >2000 mg/kg LD₅₀, skin (Rabbit)
• expl. lim.: 7.7 %
• impurities: ≤0.0003 meq/g Water-soluble titrable acid; ≤0.005% Sulfur compounds (as S); ≤0.02% Water
• evapn. residue: ≤0.001%
• color: APHA: ≤10
• 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.)
• 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

Description

General description

EMD Millipore offers EMPARTA grade solvents for routine tasks in analytical laboratories. EMPARTA grade solvents offer fewer test parameters than EMSURE, yet are still of high quality. EMPARTA solvents meet ACS requirements, making them ideal for a wide range of analytical applications.

Application

• Chiral-induced synthesis of chiral covalent organic frameworks core-shell microspheres for HPLC enantioseparation: This research demonstrates the use of n-Hexane in the synthesis of advanced materials for chromatographic applications, showcasing its role in enhancing the efficiency of enantioseparation processes in pharmaceutical and chemical research (Liu et al., 2024).


• Deep eutectic solvents: Preparation, properties, and food applications: The article reviews the applications of n-Hexane in the food industry, particularly its use in combination with deep eutectic solvents to enhance food processing techniques, demonstrating its versatility as an industrial solvent (Negi et al., 2024).


• An efficient method for the preparative isolation and purification of alkaloids from Gelsemium by using high speed counter-current chromatography and preparative HPLC: This publication showcases the role of n-Hexane in the extraction and purification of bioactive compounds, underlining its critical importance in the pharmacological and biochemical sectors (Liang et al., 2024).


• Application of ionic liquid extractant in enhanced separation of 2-propanol-n-hexane azeotrope system: Highlights the use of n-Hexane in advanced separation processes, specifically in azeotropic distillation, which is crucial for the chemical and environmental industries, demonstrating its utility in complex separation scenarios (Li et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Purity Σ hexane isomers + methylcyclopentane (GC): ≥ 98.5 %
Identity (IR): conforms
Color: ≤ 10 Hazen
Water-soluble titrable acid: ≤ 0.0003 meq/g
Thiophene: conforms
Sulfur compounds (as S): ≤ 0.005 %
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.001 %
Water: ≤ 0.02 %

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07,GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H304 - H315 - H336 - H361f - H373 - H411
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
• 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