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Hexanes, Optima™ for HPLC and GC, Fisher Chemical™
High purity and versatile solvent suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, GC/MS, and pesticide residue analysis
Supplier: Thermo Fisher Scientific BPH3034
Description
High purity and versatile solvent suitable for HPLC, spectrophotometry, GC/MS, and pesticide residue analysis
- Mixture of hexanes where n-hexane content is ≥60%
- Screened for fluorescing and UV-absorbing contaminants to reduce interferences for smoother baselines
- Tested by GC-ECD to ensure minimum halogenated residue levels (≤10 ng/L) to demonstrate suitability for pesticide analysis and tested for GC/MS suitability
- Also meets ACS specifications
- Intended for research use only
Specifications
Hexanes | |
92112-69-1 | |
Colorless | |
69°C | |
Pass test | |
Liquid | |
1.3740 to 1.3780 | |
99.9% min by GC | |
MFCD02179311 | |
0.31 mPa/s at 20°C | |
0.01% Max. | |
VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
hexane | |
8058 | |
86.18 |
-95°C | |
1 AU max. at 195nm, 0.25 AU max. at 210nm, 0.07 AU max. at 220nm, 0.005 AU max. at 254nm | |
0.659g/cm³ | |
4 L | |
Amber Soda Lime Glass | |
High purity mobile phase for HPLC and/or extraction solvent for GC applications | |
1ppm max. | |
C6H14 | |
160mbar at 20°C | |
1208 | |
n-hexane, esani, skellysolve b, gettysolve-b, hexyl hydride, hexan, dipropyl, heksan, hexanen, hexanes | |
CCCCCC | |
86.18 | |
CHEBI:29021 | |
OPTIMA™ |
Chemical Identifiers
92112-69-1 | |
86.18 | |
VLKZOEOYAKHREP-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
8058 | |
hexane |
C6H14 | |
MFCD02179311 | |
n-hexane, esani, skellysolve b, gettysolve-b, hexyl hydride, hexan, dipropyl, heksan, hexanen, hexanes | |
CHEBI:29021 | |
CCCCCC |
Safety and Handling
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DANGER!
Emergency Overview
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
NFPA
Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:0
DOTInformation : DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid