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270504-M

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Hexane

≥95%, suitable for HPLC

Synonym(s):

n-Hexane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
86.18
Beilstein:
1730733
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12190000
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.06

product name

Hexane, suitable for HPLC, ≥95%

vapor density

~3 (vs air)

vapor pressure

256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)
5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C)
~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥95%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

453 °F

expl. lim.

7.7 %

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable

impurities

<0.02% water

evapn. residue

<0.0005%

refractive index

n20/D 1.375 (lit.)

bp

69 °C (lit.)
69 °C

mp

−95 °C (lit.)

density

0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

λ

H2O reference

UV absorption

λ: 195 nm Amax: 1.0
λ: 210 nm Amax: 0.30
λ: 220 nm Amax: 0.10
λ: 230 nm Amax: 0.05
λ: 240 nm Amax: 0.02
λ: 250-400 nm Amax: 0.01

SMILES string

CCCCCC

InChI

1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

  • Effect of Cannabis sativa L. extracts, phytocannabinoids and their acetylated derivates on the SHSY-5Y neuroblastoma cells′ viability and caspases 3/7 activation.: This study explores the effects of various Cannabis sativa extracts on neuroblastoma cells, highlighting the use of hexane in the extraction process to isolate specific compounds (Tapia-Tapia et al., 2024, Tapia-Tapia et al., 2024).
  • Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Properties of Morchella crassipes (Ascomycota) from Kashmir Valley (India).: This research details the chemical composition of Morchella crassipes, utilizing hexane for extraction to analyze its antimicrobial properties (Talie et al., 2024, Talie et al., 2024).
  • Comparative Study of Gas and Liquid Chromatography Methods for the Determination of Underivatised Neutral and Acidic Cannabinoids and Cholesterol.: The study compares chromatographic techniques, including the use of hexane as a solvent, for analyzing cannabinoids and cholesterol (Czauderna et al., 2024, Czauderna et al., 2024).
  • Magnetic field assisted centrifugal acceleration thin-layer chromatography: An approach to investigate the magnetic field effects on separation parameters including retention factor difference, selectivity factor, and resolution.: This paper investigates the impact of magnetic fields on chromatographic separation, employing hexane in the chromatographic process (Namdari et al., 2024, Namdari et al., 2024).
  • Phytochemical study of Magonia pubescens A. St.-Hil. and cytotoxicity of branches aqueous extract on breast cancer and leukemia cells.: This research uses hexane for extracting phytochemicals from Magonia pubescens, assessing their cytotoxic effects on cancer cells (Moraes et al., 2024, Moraes et al., 2024).

Other Notes

Important notice
This product will be phased out towards early 2019. There is a replacement product available : 270504

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Asp. Tox. 1 - Flam. Liq. 2 - Repr. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT RE 2 Inhalation - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system, Nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

-14.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-26.00 °C - closed cup


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