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Hexane
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Hexane |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | n-Hexane;Hexyl hydride |
| Chinese name | 正己烷 |
| Chinese synonyms | 己烷 |
| Chemical category | Hydrocarbon Solvents |
| CAS No. | 110-54-3 |
| EINECS No. | 203-777-6 |
| Molecular formula | C6H14 |
| Molecular weight | 86.18 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.0%; water ≤0.02%; sulfur ≤1 ppm; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; benzene ≤0.01%
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid, insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether and most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Vegetable oil extraction solvent, coating solvent, polymerization solvent, cleaning agent