n-Hexane, anhydrous, over molecular sieves, packaged under argon in resealable ChemSeal™ bottles

Description

CAS: 110-54-3 | C6H14 | 86.18 g/mol

n-Hexane is used as a solvent, paint thinner, and chemical reaction medium. It is used to extract edible oils from seeds and vegetables, as a special-use solvent, and as a cleaning agent. Hexanes are commonly used in chromatography as a non-polar solvent.

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.

• Packaged under Argon

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: -95°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.659 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 69°C
• Quantity: 250 mL
• Flash Point: -23°C (-9°F)
• Packaging: ChemSeal™ Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.375
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CH₃
• UN Number: UN1208
• Beilstein: 1730733
• Merck Index: 14,4694
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water
• Formula Weight: 86.18
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Hexane, Anhydrous, over molecular sieves

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H304-H315-H319-H335-H336-H361f-H372
Hazard Statement	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.
Precautionary Statement	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
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: HEXANES
EINECSNumber	203-777-6
RTECSNumber	MN9275000
TSCA	Yes
storageNote1	Packaged under Argon
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only