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General Purpose Solvents

n-HEXANE ( IN-HOUSE GC STANDARD)

RA003768 CAS 110-54-3

Identity

Product code
RA003768
CAS number
110-54-3
Molecular formula
C6H14
Molecular weight
86.18

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Final boiling point [°C] 70 °C °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 151 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 2.97 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.678 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water Insoluble in water —
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] 0.31 mPa·s mPa·s
Explosion limits - upper [%] 7.50 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.10 % %
Colour Clear colorless —
Odour Gasoline-like —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -95 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 225 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] -23 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 68 - 70 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 68 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Clear colorless liquid — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.374 - 1.376 — —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.0005 % % —
Purity Min 99 % % GC
Water Max 0.02 % % KF
Potency Reported on COA — —
Identification Conforms to structure — IR
Identification (1H NMR method) Conforms to structure — —
Identification (GC-MS method) Conforms to structure — —
Identification (by Mass) Conforms to structure — —
Specific gravity (20 °C) 0.658 - 0.659 — —

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 mL RA003768-PK-100ML