n-Hexane, 95+%, ACS reagent, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-54-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H14
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.18
• MDL Number: MFCD02179311
• InChI Key: VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: hexane
• SMILES: CCCCCC

• Melting Point: -95.0°C
• Density: 0.6590 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 69.0°C
• Quantity: 2.5 L
• Flash Point: -22°C
• Refractive Index: 1.3748 to 1.3810
• Assay Percent Range: 95+%
• Specific Gravity: 0.659
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CH₃
• Viscosity: 0.31 mPa.s (20°C)
• Merck Index: 15, 4732
• Solubility Information: Solubility aq. soln.: insoluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, acetone, ether and chloroform
• Formula Weight: 86.18
• Grade: ACS Reagent
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Hexane

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• n-Hexane

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Aspiration toxicity Category 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Reproductive toxicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H372-Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : hexane

RUO – Research Use Only