Chinese name60% 正己烷
NicknameDipropyl
Purity hexane
Chemical formula60%
CASC6H14
Usage：
N-Hexane is commonly utilized as solvent in hydrocarbon polymerization; for chemical extraction in edible oil production; as essential oil thinner; detergent for precise instruments (Freon substitution). Also can be used to produce binder, paint, coating and off-set oil.
FAQ
What is the procedure of edible oil extraction?
1. Crush the oilseed down to flakings
2. Wash the flakings with hexane solvent
3. The oil is separated from oilseed flakings
4. Volatilizing the hexane out of oil by increasing temperature
5. Crude oil refining
Will the purity of hexane influent the quality of oil?
The purity of hexane highly influents the quality of edible oil, mainly on the contents of sulfur and benzene. The distillation range shows the quality of hexane too. For example, when the Dry Point of hexane solvent less than 80 Celsius degree, it means no benzene.
The dry point of 99% grade n-hexane is 69 Celsius degree, but normally, 60% hexane is good enough for oil extraction. It is 70 Celsius degree max.
Typical Specifications:
| Item | Unit | Specs of 60% N-hexane | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Colorless | Visual |
| Saybolt Color | – | +30 | ASTM D156 |
| Sp. Gr(60F/60F) | – | 0.66-0.68 | ASTM D4052 |
| N-hexane | Wt% | ≥60 | GAS CHRO |
| Density(20℃) | kg/m³ | 665.2-675.3 | GB/T1884 GB/T1885 |
| Benzene | ppm | ≤10 | GAS CHRO |
| Intial Distillation Point IBP | ℃ | ≥66 | ASTM D86 |
| Dry Distillation Point EP | ℃ | ≤70 | ASTM D86 |
| Nonvolatile | mg/100ml | ≤0.5 | ASTM D1353 |
| Total Sulfur | ppm | ≤1 | ASTM D5453 |
| Doctor test | – | Negative | ASTM D4952 |
| Bromine index | mgBr/100g | ≤1 | ASTM D2710 |
| Saybolt Color | – | 30 | ASTM D156 |
| Copper corrosion(50℃, 3h) | – | ≤1 | ASTM D130 |
| Residue Acidity | – | Neutral | ASTM D1093 |
| Water | ppm | ≤20 | Karl-fisher |
| Refractive Index 20℃ | – | ASTM D1218 | |
| Lead | ppb | ≤1 | ICP |
| Chloride | ppm | ≤1 | ASTM D7359 |
Attention：
May cause drowsiness and dizziness with large amount of inhalation . Cause skin irritation. Highly flammable and explosive.
Ventilator should be in work place to get well-ventilated. Keep cool. Store locked up with iron, copper, or aluminum container. No flame.
