Tag Hexane

Hexane is an organic compound belonging to the alkane class, mainly used for organic synthesis and solvents. According to the information searched online, the price level of hexane is affected by various factors, such as crude oil prices, supply and demand, regional differences, seasonal changes, etc.

According to the data, the current price level of hexane in different regions of the world is roughly as follows:

Region Price (USD/ton)

Asia 1,200 – 1,300

Europe 1,100 – 1,200

America 1,000 – 1,100

These prices are for reference only and may change at any time. For more information about hexane, please contact us.

Tires are essential parts of vehicles that provide traction, stability, and comfort. But do you know how tires are made and what chemicals are involved in the process? In this article, we will introduce one of the common solvents used in tire production: hexane.

What is hexane?

Hexane (C3H8) is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid with a pungent odor and toxicity. It is mainly used as a solvent, cleaning agent, disinfectant, and other industrial purposes. Hexane can dissolve paints, resins, and other materials, making it useful for various applications.

How is hexane used in tire production?

Hexane is mainly used as a solvent in tire production, as it can dissolve the materials used for coating the tires, such as rubber, nylon, polyester, etc. By using hexane, the coating efficiency and quality of the tires can be improved, as well as the adhesion and durability of the materials.

What are the hazards of hexane in tire production?

Hexane is also a hazardous chemical that can cause irritation, damage, and pollution to humans and the environment. When using hexane, the following precautions should be taken:

• Wear protective equipment, such as gloves, masks, glasses, etc., to avoid direct contact or inhalation.
• Operate in a well-ventilated area, to avoid inhaling harmful gases.
• Clean the workplace and equipment promptly after use, to avoid leaving residues that can harm humans and the environment.
• Dispose of the waste properly according to the regulations, to avoid leakage or fire.

Conclusion

Hexane is a common solvent used in tire production, but it also has some risks and drawbacks. Therefore, it is important to use it carefully and responsibly, and to seek alternative and safer methods if possible. By doing so, we can ensure the safety and quality of our tires, as well as the health and well-being of ourselves and our planet. 

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.

CAS: 73513-42-5
Molecular Formula: C6H14
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.18
MDL Number: MFCD00009406
InChI Key: AFABGHUZZDYHJO-UHFFFAOYSA-NShow Less
Synonym: isohexane, pentane, 2-methyl, 2-methylpentan, 2-methyl pentane, dimethylpropylmethane, 1,1-dimethylbutane, iso-hexane, methyl pentane, unii-49ib0u6mld, 2-methyl-pentaneShow Less
IUPAC Name: 2-methylpentane
SMILES: CCCC(C)C

Specifications
Color: Colorless
UN Number: 1208
Formula Weight: 86.18
Percent Purity: ≥98.0% (GC) and
Quantity: 16MT/ISO Tank container
Physical Form: Clear Liquid at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material: Isohexane (mixture of isomeric branched chain Hexanes)

The price of Isohexane in the Chinese market today 03.06.2023 is CNY 9,000/MT, and the price remains unchanged from the previous day 03.05.2023.

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.

CAS: 73513-42-5
Molecular Formula: C6H14
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 86.18
MDL Number: MFCD00009406
InChI Key: AFABGHUZZDYHJO-UHFFFAOYSA-NShow Less
Synonym: isohexane, pentane, 2-methyl, 2-methylpentan, 2-methyl pentane, dimethylpropylmethane, 1,1-dimethylbutane, iso-hexane, methyl pentane, unii-49ib0u6mld, 2-methyl-pentaneShow Less
IUPAC Name: 2-methylpentane
SMILES: CCCC(C)C

Specifications
Color: Colorless
UN Number: 1208
Formula Weight: 86.18
Percent Purity: ≥99.0% (GC)
Quantity: 16MT/ISO Tank container
Physical Form: Clear Liquid at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material: Isohexane (mixture of isomeric branched chain Hexanes)

China Market Trends: As of press time March 06, 2023, the mainstream transaction price of straight run naphtha in Shandong area is CNY 8,188/MT, -28, and the mainstream transaction price of hydrogenated naphtha is CNY 8,268/MT, -82. The international crude oil is fluctuating and finishing, the profit of the reforming unit of the refinery has dropped significantly compared with the previous day 03.05.2023, the market demand is limited, the related gasoline, diesel and gasoline components are operating weakly, and some refineries have cut prices for shipments. Today, the naphtha market in Shandong fell slightly.
March 06, 2023 USD TO CNY TODAY
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Naphtha is an important raw material for the production of pentane, hexane and heptane series products. If you need to purchase these hydrocarbon end products, please feel free to contact Junyuan Petroleum Group.

Junyuan Petroleum Group is one of the Hexane manufacturers, exporters, producers, and suppliers in China

Hexane is an organic compound, a straight-chain alkane with six carbon atoms, and has the molecular formula C6H14. Hexane is a significant constituent of gasoline. It is a colorless liquid, odorless when pure, and with boiling points of approximately 69 °C (156 °F). It is widely used as a cheap, relatively safe, largely unreactive, and easily evaporated nonpolar solvent.

Hexane is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C6H14. It belongs to linear saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons. It is obtained from crude oil cracking and fractionation. It is a colorless liquid with a faint special odor. It is volatile, almost insoluble in water, and easily soluble in chloroform, ether, and ethanol. Mainly used as a solvent, such as vegetable oil extraction solvent, propylene polymerization solvent, rubber and paint solvent, pigment diluent.

It is used for the extraction of various edible oils such as soybeans, rice bran, cottonseeds, and oils in spices. In addition, the isomerization of n-hexane is one of the important processes for producing high-octane gasoline blending component.

The term hexanes refer to a mixture, composed largely (>60%) of hexane, with varying amounts of the isomeric compounds 2-methyl pentane and 3-methyl pentane, and, possibly, smaller amounts of nonisomeric C5, C6, and C7 (cyclo)alkanes. Hexanes are cheaper than hexane and are often used in large-scale operations not requiring a single isomer (e.g., as cleaning solvent or for chromatography).

Uses

In industry, hexanes are used in the formulation of glues for shoes, leather products, and roofing. They are also used to extract cooking oils (such as canola oil or soy oil) from seeds, for cleansing and degreasing a variety of items, and in textile manufacturing. They are commonly used in food-based soybean oil extraction in the United States, and are potentially present as contaminants in all soy food products in which the technique is used; the lack of regulation by the FDA of this contaminant is a matter of some controversy.

A typical laboratory use of hexanes is to extract oil and grease contaminants from water and soil for analysis. Since hexane cannot be easily deprotonated, it is used in the laboratory for reactions that involve very strong bases, such as the preparation of organolithiums. For example, butyllithiums are typically supplied as a hexane solution.

Hexanes are commonly used in chromatography as a non-polar solvent. Higher alkanes present as impurities in hexanes have similar retention times as the solvent, meaning that fractions containing hexane will also contain these impurities. In preparative chromatography, the concentration of a large volume of hexanes can result in a sample that is appreciably contaminated by alkanes. This may result in a solid compound being obtained as an oil and the alkanes may interfere with the analysis.

Used in solvents, extraction, organic synthesis, cleaning in the electronics industry, as an extractant in the pharmaceutical industry, and also as an extractant for edible vegetable oils.

Mainly used as a solvent, such as vegetable oil extraction solvent, propylene polymerization solvent, rubber and paint solvent, pigment diluent. It is used for the extraction of various edible oils such as soybeans, rice bran, cottonseeds, and other spices. In addition, it is also a high-octane fuel.

Determination of moisture in methanol. UV spectrum analysis. Pesticide residue analysis. High-performance liquid chromatography. Gas chromatographic analysis standard. Biochemical research, protein sequence analysis.

Determine the refractive index of minerals. Organic Synthesis. Replace mercury in thermometers.

Used as analytical reagent and solvent.

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