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Petroleum ether 60/80, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is mostly used by pharmaceutical companies and in the manufacturing process. It is a lightweight hydrocarbon used chiefly as a nonpolar solvent. The extract of aerial parts of ageratum conyzoids in petroleum ether plays an essential role for the isolation of sigmasterol and beta sitosterol. Crude petroleum spirit and methanol extracts also play an important role for the screening of antimicrobial activity of the stem bark, leaves and roots of Ficus thoningii.
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It is mostly used by pharmaceutical companies and in the manufacturing process. It is a lightweight hydrocarbon used chiefly as a nonpolar solvent. The extract of aerial parts of ageratum conyzoids in petroleum ether plays an essential role for the isolation of sigmasterol and beta sitosterol. Crude petroleum spirit and methanol extracts also play an important role for the screening of antimicrobial activity of the stem bark, leaves and roots of Ficus thoningii.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Flammable, may be moisture sensitive.
Specifications
UN Number | UN1268 |
Merck Index | 14,5489 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Density | 0.672 |
Boiling Point | 60°C to 80°C |
Quantity | 1000 mL |
Flash Point | −10°C (14°F) |
Odor | Petroleum-like |
Chemical Name or Material | Petroleum ether 60/80 |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H225-H340-H350-H304
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
May cause genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P331-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H225-H304-H315-H319-H335-H336
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 232-453-7
RTECSNumber : OI6180000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only