Substance
ID:370535
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
hexane
IUPAC Traditional name
hexane
Synonyms
正己烷Hexane己烷n-Hexane
Registration numbers
EC Number
CAS Number
Beilstein Number
MDL Number
Properties
Product Information
Cation Traces
Fe: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Zn: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Co: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Mg: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Mn: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Ni: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Sn: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Cd: ≤0.05 mg/kg
B: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Ba: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Cr: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Al: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤0.02 mg/kg
Pb: ≤0.1 mg/kg
Ca: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Impurities
≤0.002% free acid (as CH3COOH)
≤0.005% S-compounds (as S)
≤0.01% aromatic substances (as C6H6)
≤0.0001% thiophene
≤0.001% non-volatile matter
≤0.01% water (Karl Fischer)
≥96% n-hexane (GC)
Linear Formula
CH3(CH2)4CH3
Grade
puriss. p.a.
Purity
≥98.5% (sum of isomers, GC)
Suitability
passes test for reaction against H2SO4
Safety Information
RID/ADR
UN 1208 3/PG 2
Explode Limits
7.7 %
RTECS
MN9275000
Hazard Class
3
European Hazard Symbols
Flammable (F)
Nature polluting (N)
Harmful (Xn)German water hazard class
2
GHS Hazard statements
H225-H304-H315-H336-H361f-H373-H411
GHS Precautionary statements
P210-P261-P273-P281-P301+P310-P331
Packing Group
2
GHS Signal Word
Danger
GHS Pictograms
Flammable gases, category 1
Flammable aerosols, categories 1,2
Flammable liquids, categories 1,2,3
Self-reactive substances and mixtures, Types B,C,D,E,F
Pyrophoric liquids, category 1
Pyrophoric solids, category 1
Self-heating substances and mixtures
Substances and mixtures, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases, categories 1,2,3
Organic peroxides, Types B,C,D,E,F
Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4
Skin irritation, category 2
Eye irritation, category 2
Skin sensitisation, category 1
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, category 3
Respiratory sensitization, category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Carcinogenicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Reproductive toxicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, categories 1,2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated exposure, categories 1,2
Aspiration Hazard, category 1
Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Acute hazard, category1
Chronic hazard, categories 1,2
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
MSDS Link
Risk Statements
11-38-48/20-51/53-62-65-67
Safety Statements
9-16-29-33-36/37-61-62
UN Number
1208
Physical Property
Vapor Pressure
5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C)
256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C)
~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Auto Ignition Point
453 °F
Melting Point
-95 °C(lit.)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.375(lit.)
Density
0.659 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Vapor Density
~3 (vs air)
Boiling Point
69 °C(lit.)
Flash Point
-26 °C
-14.8 °F
Molecule Details
Other Notes
Pertains only in Germany: unversteuert
Pertains only in Germany: unversteuert
Molecular Spectra
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