Hexane

Category: 

Solvent / Hydrocarbon / Industrial Chemical 

Description: 

Hexane is a highly refined aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, primarily composed of n-hexane (C₆h4₄). It is a colorless, volatile liquid with a mild petroleum-like odor. Known for its excellent solvency and low boiling range, hexane is widely used in various industrial and laboratory applications. It evaporates quickly and leaves minimal residue, making it suitable for extraction, cleaning, and formulation processes. 

Applications: 

1. Edible Oil Extraction: Used as a solvent for extraction of vegetable oils (soybean, cottonseed, groundnut, etc.). Provides high yield and efficiency in solvent extraction units. 

2. Industrial & Chemical Uses: As a cleaning and degreasing solvent in the electronics and textile industries. Used in adhesives, rubber formulations, and leather processing. Acts as a reaction medium or carrier solvent in polymerization and chemical synthesis. Used in paints, coatings, and inks where fast evaporation is desired. 

3. Laboratory Use: Commonly used as a non-polar solvent for chromatography and analytical applications. 

Technical Details: 

Chemical Formula - C₆h4₄ 

Molecular Weight - 86.18 g/mol 

Appearance - Clear, colorless liquid 

Odor - Mild petroleum-like 

Purity (n-Hexane) - 95% min (Industrial Grade) / 99% min (Laboratory Grade) 

Boiling Range - 65 – 70 °C 

Density (at 25 °C) - 0.66 – 0.68 g/cm³ 

Flash Point - (-22) °C (Closed cup) 

Auto Ignition Temperature - 225 °C 

Solubility - Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents 

Vapor Pressure (at 20 °C) - ~160 mmHg 

Packaging: 

160 / 200 Litre MS Drums 

IBC Tanks (1000 Litre) 

Bulk Tanker Loads 

Custom packaging available on request