Meets ACS Specifications
Suggested Applications: Organic Synthesis, Prep-LC, Glassware cleaning, ACS General Laboratory Use
Synonyms: n-Hexane, Hexanes
Structural Formula: CH3(CH2)4CH3
CAS number: 110-54-3
Hazard Class: 3
Package Group: II
UN number: UN1208
Specifications
Assay by GC Analysis (n-Hexane): 60.0% min.
Assay by GC Analysis (total C6 isomers): 98.5% min.
Color (APHA): 10 max.
Residue after Evaporation: 5 mg/L max.
Sulfur Compounds (as S): 0.005% max.
Thiophene: Passes test
Water by Karl Fischer Titration: 0.01% max.
Water-Soluble Titrable Acid: 0.3 µeq/g max.
Vapor Pressure (Torr) at 20°C: 124.0
Physical Properties
Density (g/mL) at 20°C: 0.6594
Molecular Weight: 86.18
Boiling Point (°C): 68.7
Freezing Point (°C): -95.3
Flashpoint (°C): -22
Elutropic Value, Alumina: 0.01
Elutropic Value, Silica: 0.01
Polarity Index, P': 0.1
Solubility in Water (%) at 20°C: 0.014
UV Cutoff (nm): 195
Vapor Pressure (Torr) at 20°C: 124.0
Viscosity (cP) at 20°C: 0.31