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High-Purity Industrial Solvent for Extraction & Organic Synthesis

n-Hexane is a high-purity, fast-evaporating industrial solvent widely used in extraction, cleaning, organic synthesis, and edible oil processing. With excellent volatility, stability, and solvency power, n-Hexane remains one of the most demanded hydrocarbon solvents in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and electronics sectors.
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What is n-Hexane?

n-Hexane (CAS 110-54-3) is a colorless liquid hydrocarbon (C₆H₁₄) known for its low boiling point, high purity, and superior solvency. It is widely applied as a solvent, extraction agent, reagent, and cleaning fluid in industrial production.

Engineered for high-efficiency edible oil extraction

Edible Oil Extraction

A primary industrial use. n-Hexane is widely used as an extraction solvent for soybean oil, rice bran oil, cottonseed oil, and other vegetable oils due to its excellent selectivity and high efficiency.

n-Hexane,99%, GPR – Reagent for general purposes, used in low grade applications and/or qualitative testing Synonym: Hexyl hydride, n-Hexyl hydride, Hexane, n-Carproylhydride. — Package: 130kg/Drum (60%min, 99%min), or 15 MT/Isotank. Applications: pharmaceutical, chemical solvent, adhesive industry and for electronic cleaning etc.

High-purity performance for pharmaceutical and analytical excellence.

Pharmaceutical & Laboratory Use

Extraction solvent in pharmaceutical intermediates
Solvent for organic synthesis
High-purity solvent for HPLC, GC, pesticide residue analysis
Used in UV spectroscopy, biochemical research, and protein sequence analysis

Reliable solvent power for precision electronic cleaning.

Electronics Industry

n-Hexane is commonly used as a cleaning and degreasing solvent for electronic components and precision equipment.

Aerial view of a high-purity n-Heptane and n-Hexane production facility in China, showcasing industrial-scale manufacturing and advanced refining infrastructure. — Junyuan Petroleum Group’s advanced petrochemical facility, leading high-purity n-Heptane and n-Hexane production in China.

Fast-evaporating solvency for advanced industrial formulations.

Rubber, Coatings & Chemical Manufacturing

Solvent for rubber processing, adhesives, and coatings
Pigment diluent
Component of high-octane fuel blends
Its fast evaporation rate and strong solvency make it an essential material across multiple industrial processes.

Product Specifications

Chemical Information

English Name: n-Hexane
Chinese Name: 正己烷
CAS No.: 110-54-3
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₄
Molecular Weight: 86.18
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Melting Point: −95 °C
Boiling Point: 68.95 °C
Density: 0.659 g/mL at 25 °C
Vapor Density: 3.5 (air = 1)
Vapor Pressure: 40 mmHg (20 °C)
Refractive Index: n²⁰/D 1.388
Flash Point: 30 °F (Highly flammable)
Solubility: Insoluble in water; miscible with ethanol, ether & chloroform
LogP: 4 at 20 °C
Explosive Limits: 1.0–8.1% (V)
Dielectric Constant: 2.0 (−90 °C)
UV Absorption (λmax)
200 nm: ≤0.70
225 nm: ≤0.10
250 nm: ≤0.01
Exposure Limits
ACGIH TLV-TWA: 50 ppm
OSHA PEL: 500 ppm
NIOSH IDLH: 5000 ppm
Stability & Storage
n-Hexane is stable under normal conditions but highly flammable.
Store between +5 °C and +30 °C
Keep away from heat, sparks, and oxidizing agents
HS Code
2901100

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Why Choose Our n-Hexane?

60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 99%
Stable quality suitable for pharmaceutical, food extraction, electronics cleaning, and industrial applications
Reliable supply capability with safe, compliant packaging
Strict quality control based on international standards

n-Hexane, 90%, in blue steel drums — n-Hexane, 90%, CAS No. 110-54-3, in Drums n-Hexane, 60%, Food Grade n-Hexane, used as a solvent for extraction of oily /oleaginous materials.

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n-Hexane – High-Purity Industrial Solvent for Extraction & Organic Synthesi