1. Description
Hexane is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H14. It belongs to the class of straight-chain saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons. It is a colorless liquid, insoluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, acetone, and chloroform. It is mainly used as a solvent, a reference substance for chromatographic analysis, a paint thinner, a medium for polymerization reactions, etc. It can also be used in organic synthesis.
2. Characteristic
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CAS No.: |
110-54-3 |
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Formula: |
C6h14 |
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EINECS: |
203-777-6 |
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Type: |
Pharmaceutical Intermediates |
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Appearance: |
Liquid |
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Quality: |
Industrial |
3. Basic information
4. Application
Most of the n-Hexane used in industry is mixed with similar chemicals called solvents. The major use for solvents containing n-Hexane is to extract vegetable oils from crops such as soybeans. These solvents are also used as cleaning agents in the printing, textile, furniture, and shoe making industries. Certain kinds of special glues used in the roofing and shoe and leather industries also contain n-Hexane. Several consumer products contain n-Hexane, such as gasoline, quick-drying glues used in various hobbies, and rubber cement.
5. Packaging & Shipping
240KG*80drum, 19.2 MTS/20'FCL
25mt/ISOTANK
