Hexanes (HPLC), Fisher Chemical™

HPLC mobile phase for analytical and preparative separations

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

92112-69-1

Molecular Formula

C6H14

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

86.18

MDL Number

MFCD02179311

InChI Key

VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonym

n-hexane, esani, skellysolve b, gettysolve-b, hexyl hydride, hexan, dipropyl, heksan, hexanen, hexanes

PubChem CID

8058

ChEBI

CHEBI:29021

IUPAC Name

hexane

SMILES

CCCCCC

Melting Point

-95°C

Absorbance

1.00 AU max. at 195nm, 0.25 AU max. at 210nm, 0.08 AU max. at 220nm, 0.014 AU max. at 254nm

Color

Colorless

Density

0.659g/cm³

Boiling Point

69°C

Quantity

1 L

Flash Point

−22°C

Identification

Pass Test

Packaging

Wide Neck Amber Bottle

Physical Form

Liquid

Refractive Index

1.3740 to 1.3780 (at 25°C)

Assay Percent Range

Assay: 98.5% min by GC

Residue after Evaporation

3ppm max.

Vapor Pressure

160mbar at 20°C

Viscosity

0.31 mPa/s at 20°C

UN Number

1208

Water

0.02% max.

Formula Weight

86.18

Percent Purity

≥98.5%

Grade

Mobile phase for HPLC applications

Chemical Name or Material

Hexanes

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:0

DOTInformation

DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid

SDS

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:0

DOTInformation

DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid

SDS