64742-82-1

Basic information

• Product Name: PETROLEUM ETHER
• Synonyms: N-HEXANE D;N-HEXANES;N-HEXYLHYDRIDE;PETROLEUM SPIRIT 80/100;PETROLEUM SPIRIT 60/80;PETROLEUM SPIRIT 40-60;PETROLEUM SPIRIT 100/120;PETROLEUM SPIRIT
• CAS NO: 64742-82-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H14
• Molecular Weight: 86.18
• EINECS: 203-777-6
• Product Categories: UVCBs-organic;Essential Chemicals;Reagent Grade;Routine Reagents
• Mol File: 64742-82-1.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: −95 °C(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 90-100 °C
• Flash Point: -9 °F
• Appearance: Clear colorless to yellow/Liquid or Solid
• Density: 0.77 g/mL at 20 °C
• Vapor Density: 3 (vs air)
• Vapor Pressure: 256 mm Hg ( 37.7 °C)
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.428
• Storage Temp.: Store at +5°C to +30°C.
• Solubility: 0.04g/l
• Explosive Limit: 0.7-6.5%(V)
• Merck: 13,04712
• CAS DataBase Reference: PETROLEUM ETHER(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: PETROLEUM ETHER(64742-82-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: PETROLEUM ETHER(64742-82-1)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xn,T,N,F
• Statements: 12-65-45-67-62-51/53-48/20-38-11-50/53-46-52/53-48/20/21/22
• Safety Statements: 62-45-53-61-36/37-60-16-33-29-9
• RIDADR: UN 3295 3/PG 2
• WGK Germany: 3
• RTECS: OI6180000
• F: 3-10
• HazardClass: 3.2
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 64742-82-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Petroleum ether, a petroleum distillation fraction, is a mixture of low molecular weight aliphatic hydrocarbons (mostly pentanes and hexanes) with a low boiling range, typically around 30-60oC. Its name is derived from its origin and its ease of evaporation. Petroleum ether is commonly used as a nonpolar solvent for oils, fats, and waxes. Petroleum ether is used in pharmaceutical industries as a solvent to isolate compounds, e.g. petroleum ether can extract stigmasterol and beta-sitosterol from the aerial parts of Ageratum conyzoides and compounds with immunomodulatory activity from Anacyclus pyrethrum. It is also used as a detergent, a fuel, insecticide, in paints and varnishes, and in photography.

References

Anjoo Kamboj, Ajay Kumar Saluja (2011) Isolation of Stigmasterol and beta sitosterol from petroleum ether extract of Aerial parts of Ageratum Conyzoides (Asteracea), Inter. J. Pharma. Pharma. Sci. 3, 94-?96. Ashton Acton (2011) Advances in Immune System Research and Applications https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/pdfs/77-192c.pdf

Flammability and Explosibility

Extremelyflammable