1.04335

Isohexane

≥99.0% (GC), suitable for HPLC

• Synonym(s): Isohexane, 2-Methyl pentane, iso-Hexane
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₄
• CAS Number: 92112-69-1
• Molecular Weight: 86.18
• UNSPSC Code: 12191502
• EC Index Number: 295-570-2

Properties

• product name: Isohexane, for liquid chromatography LiChrosolv^®
• vapor pressure: 160-190 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 100
• product line: LiChrosolv^®
• grade: isocratic
• Assay: ≥99.0% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 260 °C
• potency: >2000 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat); >2000 mg/kg LD₅₀, skin (Rabbit)
• expl. lim.: 1.0-7.4 % (v/v)
• technique(s): HPLC: suitable
• impurities: ≤0.0002 meq/g Acidity; ≤0.0002 meq/g Alkalinity; ≤0.005% Water; ≤0.5% n-Hexane (GC); ≥60% Isohexane (GC)
• evapn. residue: ≤2.0 mg/L
• color: APHA: ≤10
• transmittance: 210 nm, ≥60%; 220 nm, ≥80%; 245 nm, ≥98%
• kinematic viscosity: 0.5 cSt(20 °C)
• bp: 53-63 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: <-50 °C
• transition temp: flash point -21 °C
• density: 0.66 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

With their high degree of UV transmittance, low particle count, low acidity and alkalinity and low evaporation residue level, LiChrosolv solvents are ideal for reproducible separations. Since separations are normally carried out under gradient conditions in analytical HPLC, we offer solvents in "gradient grade" as well as "isocratic grade". This enables to minimize the gradient effect of the solvent involved.

Application

• In-house validation of accelerated solvent extraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for the determination of bound 3- and 2-monochloropropanediols (MCPD) and glycidol in food products.: This study showcases the validation of a robust analytical method, crucial for ensuring food safety and compliance with regulations. The use of isohexane in the process highlights its application in improving extraction efficiency and analysis precision (Shaari et al., 2021).


• Optimized determination of polybrominated diphenyl ethers and polychlorinated biphenyls in sheep serum by solid-phase extraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.: Demonstrates the refinement of extraction and detection techniques using isohexane for environmental pollutants in biological samples, enhancing the sensitivity and accuracy of these measurements (Zhang & Rhind, 2011).


• Simultaneous extraction and clean-up of polybrominated diphenyl ethers and polychlorinated biphenyls from sheep liver tissue by selective pressurized liquid extraction and analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.: This article describes a streamlined method to simultaneously extract and purify specific contaminants from liver tissue, with isohexane playing a critical role in the efficiency of the extraction process (Zhang et al., 2011).


• Selective pressurized liquid extraction of estrogenic compounds in soil and analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.: Focuses on the targeted extraction of hormone disruptors from environmental samples, where isohexane′s selective solvation properties are utilized to enhance the selectivity and yield of the analytes (Zhang et al., 2011).


• Fast sample preparation involving MASE and coupled column normal phase liquid chromatography for the rapid trace analysis of dioxins in air-dust samples from fire catastrophe emissions.: Discusses a rapid preparation and analysis method for trace contaminants in complex matrices, underscoring isohexane′s role in achieving fast and reliable results (van Beuzekom et al., 2004).

Preparation Note

Product filtered through a 0.2 μm filter

Analysis Note

Purity C₆H₁₄-isomeres (GC): ≥ 99.0 %
Isohexane (GC): ≥ 60.0 %
n-Hexane (GC): ≤ 0.5 %
Evaporation residue: ≤ 2.0 mg/l
Water: ≤ 0.005 %
Colour: ≤ 10 Hazen
Acidity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Alkalinity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Transmission (at 210 nm): ≥ 60 %
Transmission (at 220 nm): ≥ 80 %
Transmission (from 245 nm): ≥ 98 %
Filtered by 0.2 µm filter

Other Notes

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Legal Information

LICHROSOLV 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 - H411
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P331
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): -5.8 °F
• Flash Point(C): -21 °C