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248878

Sigma-Aldrich

Hexane

≥95%, spectrophotometric grade, suitable for UV/Vis spectroscopy

Synonym(s):

n-Hexane

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CH3
CAS Number:
110-54-3
Molecular Weight:
86.18
Beilstein:
1730733
EC Number:
203-777-6
MDL number:
MFCD00009520
UNSPSC Code:
12352001
PubChem Substance ID:
57648097
grade:
spectrophotometric grade
technique(s):
UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable
bp:
69 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure:
256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)
5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C)
~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Product Name

Hexane, spectrophotometric grade, ≥95%

grade

spectrophotometric grade

Quality Level

200

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)

UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable

impurities

<0.020% water

evapn. residue

<0.0005%

refractive index

n20/D 1.375 (lit.)

pH

7

bp

69 °C (lit.)

mp

−95 °C (lit.)

density

0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

λ

H2O reference

UV absorption

λ: 195 nm Amax: 1.00
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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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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

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

248878-VAR:
248878-6X500ML:
248878-500ML-BULK:
248878-1L:4548173124476
248878-100ML:
248878-4X2L:4548173252315
248878-4L:
248878-2L:4548173124483
248878-500ML:
248878-4X4L:4548173124490
248878-6X1L:4548173252322
248878-500ML-KC:
248878-BULK:

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Lot/Batch Number
1427765
1427767
BCBD5362V
49496PM
1461808

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