Hexane ER 500ML

About Hexane ER 500ML

• Chemical Formula: C6H14
• Structure: Hexane is a straight-chain alkane with six carbon atoms.
• Properties:
  • Colorless, volatile liquid
  • Odorless when pure
  • Boiling point: approximately 69 C (156 F)
  • Highly flammable
  • Relatively insoluble in water
  • Non-polar solvent
• Uses:
  • Solvent in laboratories and industries
  • Used to extract oils from seeds and vegetables
  • Component of gasoline and other petroleum products
  • Used in cleaning and degreasing
  • Used in the formulation of glues for shoes, leather products, and roofing
• Safety:
  • Hexane is a flammable liquid and its vapors can be explosive
  • Exposure to high levels of hexane can cause mild central nervous system (CNS) effects, including dizziness, giddiness, slight nausea, and headache
  • It is important to handle hexane with care and follow safety precautions
• Isomers: "Hexane" can refer to any of the five structural isomers (compounds with the same chemical formula but a different shape) it has.The IUPAC naming says that "hexane" only means the isomer with no branches, with the other 4 having different names.