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6.17854

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Hexane, mixture of isomers

for chromatography

Synonym(s):

Hexanes

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H14
CAS Number:
110-54-3
Molecular Weight:
86.18
MDL number:
MFCD00009520
UNSPSC Code:
41116105

Product Name

Hexanes, for chromatography

grade

for chromatography

Quality Level

100

InChI

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

InChI key

VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Hexanes are a group of hydrocarbon compoundscommonly used in chromatography as a solvent. They are volatile and have lowboiling points, making them suitable for separating and analyzing varioussubstances, including those in the oil industry.

Application

Hexanes can be used to analyze the:

  • Fatty acids derived from lipid A using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
  • MPs(membrane proteins) using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS).

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)

-7.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-22 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

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PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 1 petroleums
Hazardous rank II
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

IN26178541000:

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