Product Introduction
n-Hexane (CAS 110-54-3) is a straight-chain alkane (C₆H₁₄) and a highly volatile, colorless hydrocarbon
It is widely used as a non-polar solvent in many industrial applications, including extraction, adhesives, fuels, and analytical laboratories
Its low polarity, high volatility, and good fluidity make it a key component in solvent blends, GC standards, and foam blowing agents
Applications & Descriptions
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Solvent for Extraction and Non-Polar Systems
n-Hexane is used to dissolve and extract very non-polar substances such as lipids, oils, and resins -
Blowing Agent in Foam Production
Due to its volatility and low boiling point, n-Hexane is used as a physical blowing agent in production of certain polymer foams -
Gas Chromatography Standard / Analytical Use
High-purity hexane serves as a reference standard in GC and analytical labs due to its volatility and well-defined behavior -
Fuel / Fuel Additive
It is a component in specialty fuel formulations and can be used to adjust fuel volatility in some blends -
Industrial Chemical Intermediate
n-Hexane is used in organic synthesis and chemical manufacturing for producing amyl derivatives, or as a reaction medium for non-polar chemistry
