hexane
pentane, methyl-
Identification
| Name | hexane |
| IUPAC | hexane |
| CAS Number | 110-54-3 |
| EINECS | 203-777-6 |
| FDA UNII | 2DDG612ED8 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H14 |
| Molecular Weight | 86.17758000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009520 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.977A |
| Beilstein | 1730733 |
| XlogP3 | 3.90 (est) |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Additive | Hexanes |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 110-54-3 ; HEXANE |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 68.00 to 69.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 68.70 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 151.000000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | -10.00 °F. TCC ( -23.30 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 3.900 |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | not used anymore |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 25000 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 48000 ppm/4H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements', 'BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)']
Safety in Use
| Category | extraction solvents |
| Recommendation for hexane usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for hexane flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
gettysolve-B
N-
hexane
hexyl hydride
methyl pentane
methylpentane
pentane, methyl-
skellysolve B
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