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Hexanes, Optima™ for HPLC and GC, Fisher Chemical™

Catalog No. H3034
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Quantity:
1 L
4 L
Packaging:
Amber Soda Lime Glass
Safe-Cote™ Amber Glass 
Wide Neck Amber Bottle

High purity and versatile solvent suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, GC/MS, and pesticide residue analysis

  • Mixture of hexanes where n-hexane content is ≥60%
  • Screened for fluorescing and UV-absorbing contaminants to reduce interferences for smoother baselines
  • Tested by GC-ECD to ensure minimum halogenated residue levels (≤10 ng/L) to demonstrate suitability for pesticide analysis and tested for GC/MS suitability
  • Also meets ACS specifications
  • Intended for research use only
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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

Specifications

Melting Point -95°C
Absorbance 1 AU max. at 195nm, 0.25 AU max. at 210nm, 0.07 AU max. at 220nm, 0.005 AU max. at 254nm
Color Colorless
Density 0.659g/cm³
Boiling Point 69°C
Quantity 4 L
Identification Pass test
Packaging Amber Soda Lime Glass
Physical Form Liquid
Refractive Index 1.3740 to 1.3780
Residue after Evaporation 1ppm max.
Assay Percent Range 99.9% min by GC
Vapor Pressure 160mbar at 20°C
Viscosity 0.31 mPa/s at 20°C
UN Number 1208
Water 0.01% Max.
Formula Weight 86.18
Grade High purity mobile phase for HPLC and/or extraction solvent for GC applications
Chemical Name or Material Hexanes
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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
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