Hexane is used in laboratory to extract oil and grease contaminants from water and soil for analysis.
Key Applications: Extraction of oil and grease contaminants from water and soil sample
Product Type: Solvents
Chemical Class: Non-Polar
Density: 0.66 at 20°C (water = 1); 0.659 g/mL at 25°C(Lit.)
Auto Ignition: 453 °F(Lit.)
Boiling Point: 69°C (156 °F) (Lit.)
Melting Point: -95°C (-139 °F)(Lit.)
Vapor Density: 2.97 (air = 1)(Lit.)
Vapor Pressure: 124 mm Hg at 20°C 150 mm Hg at 24.8°C; 256 mmHg ( 37.7°C), 5.2 psi ( 37.7°C), ~132 mmHg ( 20°C)(Lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.375(Lit.)
Presentation: Liquid
Format: Liquid
Detection Method: FTIR
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C).