Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)4CH3
CAS Number: 110-54-3
Molecular Weight: 86.18
NACRES: NA.06
PubChem Substance ID: 329752945
UNSPSC Code: 12190000
EC Number: 203-777-6
MDL number: MFCD00009520
Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1730733
Assay: ≥95%
Grade: HPLC grade
Technique(s): HPLC: suitable, UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable
Bp: 69 °C
Vapor pressure: 256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C), 5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C), ~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Application

Development and validation of an improved QuEChERS method for the extraction of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) from complex soils.: This study presents a novel QuEChERS method utilizing hexane for the efficient extraction of SVOCs from complex soil matrices, demonstrating significant improvements in recovery rates and accuracy (Lou et al., 2023, Anal Methods).

Obtention of fatty acids and phenolic compounds from Colombian cashew (Anacardium occidentale) nut shells using pyrolysis: towards a sustainable biodiesel production.: This research explores the use of hexane in the pyrolysis process to extract valuable compounds from cashew nut shells, contributing to sustainable biodiesel production (Cruz-Reina et al., 2023, Heliyon).

Isolation, development and validation of HPTLC method for the estimation of beta-carotene from Gymnosporia senegalensis (Lam.) Loes.: The study introduces a high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) method incorporating hexane for the precise quantification of beta-carotene in plant extracts, showcasing the method′s sensitivity and reliability (Jain et al., 2023, Plant Physiol Biochem).

Antisolvent Additive Engineering for Boosting Performance and Stability of Graded Heterojunction Perovskite Solar Cells Using Amide-Functionalized Graphene Quantum Dots.: This paper discusses the application of hexane as an antisolvent in the fabrication of high-efficiency perovskite solar cells, emphasizing the enhanced performance and stability achieved (Khorshidi et al., 2022, ACS Appl Mater Interfaces).

Stable isotope characterization of tobacco products: A determination of synthetic or natural nicotine authenticity.: This analytical study employs hexane in the sample preparation process for the stable isotope analysis of nicotine, providing a robust method for distinguishing between synthetic and natural sources (Han et al., 2023, Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom).

Packaging

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Quality Segment=100
agency=suitable for EPA ACB B21-02, suitable for EPA ACB B23-05b, suitable for EPA OTM-45
vapor density=~3 (vs air)
vapor pressure=256 mmHg ( 37.7 °C), 5.2 psi ( 37.7 °C), ~132 mmHg ( 20 °C)
assay=≥95%
form=liquid
autoignition temp.=453 °F
expl. lim.=7.7 %
technique(s)=HPLC: suitable, UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable
impurities=<0.02% water
evapn. residue=<0.0005%
refractive index=n20/D 1.375 (lit.)
pH=7
bp=69 °C
mp=−95 °C (lit.)
density=0.659 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
λ=H2O reference
UV absorption=λ: 195 nm Amax: 1.0, λ: 210 nm Amax: 0.30, λ: 220 nm Amax: 0.10, λ: 230 nm Amax: 0.05, λ: 240 nm Amax: 0.02, λ: 250-400 nm Amax: 0.01
application(s)=food and beverages
SMILES string=CCCCCC
InChI=1S/C6H14/c1-3-5-6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
InChI key=VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N