Category Hexane

The recent price trend chart of food grade n-hexane in the Chinese market, in RMB yuan/ton. • 2023/04/19

Hexane is a solvent used extensively in the food industry for the extraction of various products such as vegetable oils, fats, flavours.

Food grade Hexane is mainly used as a solvent in various kinds of extraction operations. The formula for n- Hexane is CH3(CH2)4CH3. This Kenya Standard specifies requirements and methods of test for hexane, food grade, used as a solvent for extraction of oily /oleaginous materials.

Common Uses For Pharmaceutical Grade Hexane

Pharmaceutical grade hexane is a high purity grade of hexane also referred to as food-grade hexane that is available in purity levels as high as 99% with very minimal impurities.

FG Hexane is produced in the refineries from special cut Naphtha where the Hexane rich stream is extracted and purified to meet the required specification.

The Price of n-Hexane in the Chinese Market Today- March 07, 2023
Market Price: CNY/MT
n-Hexane Purity: 60%
Currency: CNY
Mainstream Price: 9,400
Highest Price: 9,500
Lowest Price 9,300
Average Price This Week: ▼9,400
Change Value : ▼-300
Change: ▼-3.09%
Average Price This Month: ▼9,625
Change Value: ▼-25%
Change: ▼-0.26%
Data Date: 03/07/2023

US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate
US Dollar to Chinese Yuan Exchange Rate is at a current level of 6.910, up from 6.865 the previous market day and up from 6.317 one year ago.

Chemistry Table
CAS Number: 110-54-3
Molecular Formula: C6H14
Formula Weight: 86.18
Synonyms: n-Hexane, Hexyl hydride, Skellysolve B, Gettysolve-B, Hexan, Hexanes, Dipropyl, Normal hexane, n-Hexan
Grade: High Purity Grade
Percent Purity: 60-99%
Chemical Name or Material: Hexane
UN Number: 1208
Solubility Information: Miscible with alcohol,chloroform,acetone and ether.
Formula Weight: 86.18
Density: 0.659
Boiling Point: 69°C
Quantity: 50 mL
Flash Point: −23°C (−9°F)
Odor: Weak, Characteristic
Packaging Type: ISO Tank/Steel Drum
Payment Terms: T/T, L/C
Manufacturer: Junyuan Petroleum Group
Description
n-Hexane is used as a solvent to extract edible oils from seed and vegetable crops. Commercial grades of hexane are used as solvents for glues, varnishes, and inks, cleaning agent (degreaser) in the printing industry, liquid in low temperature thermometers. Other uses are as fuels and fuel additives, intermediates and laboratory chemicals.
Applications
n-Hexane is used as a solvent to extract edible oils from seed and vegetable crops. Commercial grades of hexane are used as solvents for glues, varnishes, and inks, cleaning agent (degreaser) in the printing industry, liquid in low temperature thermometers. Other uses are as fuels and fuel additives, intermediates and laboratory chemicals.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, chloroform, acetone and ether.
Notes
Incompatible with dinitrogen tetraoxide. Store in a cool and dry environment.

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