| Identification | |
| Name: | n-Hexane |
| Synonyms: | NSC68472;Skellysolve B;n-Hexane; |
| CAS: | 110-54-3 |
| EINECS: | 203-777-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H14 |
| Molecular Weight: | 86.1754 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1208 |
| Density: | 0.659 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, chlorine, fluorine, magnesium perchlorate. Highly flammable. Readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note low flash point. |
| Refractive index: | 1.3748-1.381 |
| Water Solubility: | insoluble |
| Solubility: | insoluble |
| Appearance: | Colorless liquid with a gasoline-like odor |
| Specification: |
?In 2001, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued regulations on the control of emissions of hexane gas due to its potential carcinogenic properties and environmental concerns. |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Storage Temperature: | Store at RT. |
| Color: | Colorless, very volatile liquid. |
| Usage: | Suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, environmental testing |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F:Flammable
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