n-Hexane

Keywords: normal hexane, Hexane 60% Hexane 70% Hexane 80% Hexane 85% Hexane 90%

Data sheet:

mp	-95 °C
bp	98 °C(lit.)
density	0.692 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor density	3.5 (vs air)
vapor pressure	40 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index	n20/D 1.388
Fp	30 °F
storage temp.	Store at RT.
Water Solubility	insoluble

Hexane Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties	Colorless liquid
General Description	Clear colorless liquids with a petroleum-like odor. Flash points -9°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. Used as a solvent, paint thinner, and chemical reaction medium.
Air & Water Reactions	Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile	HEXANE may be sensitive to light. Hexane may also be sensitive to prolonged exposure to heat. Hexane can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. This would include compounds such as liquid chlorine, concentrated O2, sodium hypochlorite and calcium hypochlorite. Hexane is also incompatible with dinitrogen tetraoxide. Hexane will attack some forms of plastics, rubber and coatings. .
Health Hazard	INHALATION causes irritation of respiratory tract, cough, mild depression, cardiac arrhythmias. ASPIRATION causes severe lung irritation, coughing, pulmonary edema; excitement followed by depression. INGESTION causes nausea, vomiting, swelling of abdomen, headache, depression.
Fire Hazard	Behavior in Fire: Vapors may explode

n-Hexane