Hexane

CAS Number: 110-54-3
Chemical Formula: C6H14
Synonyms: n-Hexane
Appearance: Colorless liquid
HS Code: 29011000
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)

Products Description of maleic-anhydride.html">material/hexane-0.html">Hexane CAS 110-54-3
Hexane is a linear-chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with molecular formula C6H14 and molecular weight 86.2. It appears as a colorless, volatile liquid with a typical gasoline‑like odor. Produced from crude oil via cracking and fractional distillation, hexane has a melting point of −95 °C and boiling point of 68.95 °C. Its vapor density is 2.97 relative to air.

Practically insoluble in water, hexane is highly soluble in organic solvents including chloroform, diethyl ether, and ethanol. As a widely used industrial solvent, hexane is essential in the production of rubber, pharmaceuticals, fragrances, footwear, leather, textiles, furniture, and coatings. It is also applied in adhesives and as an organic cleaning agent.Hexane

Parameters

ParameterValue
Melting point-95 °C
Boiling point68.95 °C(lit.)
density0.659 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density3.5 (vs air)
vapor pressure40 mm Hg (20 °C)
refractive indexn 20/D 1.388
Fp30 °F
storage temp.Store at +5°C to +30°C.
solubilityVery soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether and chloroform.
formLiquid
pka>14 (Schwarzenbach et al., 1993)
colorColorless
Specific Gravity0.660 (20/4℃)
OdorMild gasoline-like odor detectable at 65 to 248 ppm
Relative polarity0.009
PH7
Odor Threshold1.5ppm
explosive limit1.0-8.1%(V)
Water Solubilityinsoluble
λmaxλ: 200 nm Amax: ≤0.70; λ: 225 nm Amax: ≤0.10; λ: 250 nm Amax: ≤0.01
Merck14,4694
BRN1730733
Henry's Law Constant0.238, 0.413, 0.883, 0.768, and 1.56 at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 °C, respectively (EPICS, Ashworth et al., 1988)
Dielectric constant2.0(-90℃)
Exposure limitsTLV-TWA 50 ppm (~175 mg/m³) (ACGIH), 500 ppm (~1750 mg/m³) (OSHA); IDLH 5000 ppm (NIOSH).
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, chlorine, fluorine, magnesium perchlorate. Highly flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point.
InChIKeyVLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP4 at 20℃ and pH7
Surface tension18.52mN/m at 293.15K
CAS DataBase Reference110-54-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceHexane(110-54-3)
EPA Substance Registry SystemHexane (110-54-3)

Safety Information

ItemDetail
Hazard CodesF,Xn,N
Risk Statements11-38-50/53-65-67-62-51/53-48/20-36/37/38
Safety Statements9-16-29-33-60-61-62-36/37-45-36/37/39-53-26
RIDADRUN 3295 3/PG 2
OEBA
OELTWA: 50 ppm (180 mg/m3)
WGK Germany3
RTECSMN9275000
F3-10
Autoignition Temperature225 °C
TSCAYes
HazardClass3
PackingGroupII
HS Code29011000
Hazardous Substances Data110-54-3(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLC50 (4 hr) in mice by inhalation: 48000 ppm; LD50 orally in rats: 32.0 g/kg (Couri, Milks)
IDLA1,100 ppm [10% LEL]

Product Application of Hexane CAS 110-54-3
Hexane serves broadly as a solvent, extractant, and organic synthesis intermediate. Major applications include:

• Electronics Industry: Used for component cleaning thanks to fast evaporation and low residue.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as an extractant for manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients.
• Food Industry: Applied in extracting edible vegetable oils.

Its versatility and high efficiency make hexane a valuable chemical across numerous industrial processes.

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