CAS 110-54-3 · Aliphatic Solvent
Hexane
n-Hexane · C₆H₁₄ · MW 86.18 g/mol
A highly non-polar aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent used extensively in vegetable oil extraction, adhesives, and analytical chemistry. Its low boiling point and excellent selectivity for non-polar compounds make it indispensable in food processing and laboratory applications. Texas-Chem supplies hexane in industrial and food grades.
Formula
C₆H₁₄
Boiling Point
68.7 °C
Solubility
Practically insoluble
Pack Sizes
Drums · Totes · Bulk
Structural Formula
Straight-chain alkane — six carbon atoms with no functional groups
Safety & Regulatory
- NFPA Health
- 1 — Slight hazard
- NFPA Flammability
- 3 — Serious hazard
- NFPA Reactivity
- 0 — Stable
- OSHA PEL (TWA)
- 500 ppm (1,800 mg/m³)
- ACGIH TLV (TWA)
- 50 ppm
- IDLH
- 1,100 ppm
- DOT Hazard Class
- 3 — Flammable Liquid
- UN Number
- UN 1208
- Packing Group
- II
SDS available upon request.
Grades & Packaging
Available Grades
Pack Sizes
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₁₄ |
| Molecular Weight | 86.18 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 110-54-3 |
| Boiling Point | 68.7 °C (155.7 °F) |
| Melting Point | −95.3 °C (−139.5 °F) |
| Flash Point | −22 °C (−7.6 °F) — Highly Flammable |
| Density | 0.659 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 17.6 kPa at 20 °C |
| Solubility in Water | 13 mg/L at 20 °C (practically insoluble) |
| Refractive Index | 1.3749 at 20 °C |
| Auto-ignition Temp. | 225 °C (437 °F) |
| Explosive Limits | 1.1% – 7.5% (v/v in air) |
Industrial Applications
Vegetable Oil Extraction
Primary extraction solvent for soybean, canola, sunflower, and other oilseed processing. Food-grade hexane is the industry standard for edible oil production.
Adhesives
Carrier solvent in rubber cement, contact adhesives, and pressure-sensitive adhesives for footwear, automotive, and packaging applications.
Pharmaceutical Extraction
Solvent for natural product extraction, alkaloid isolation, and lipid analysis in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing.
Laboratory & Analytical
ACS/HPLC-grade hexane is a standard non-polar solvent for liquid chromatography, lipid extraction, and pesticide residue analysis.
Textile & Leather
Degreasing solvent for leather processing and textile scouring operations where non-polar solvents are required.
Polymerization
Reaction medium for Ziegler-Natta polymerization of polyethylene and polypropylene in slurry-phase processes.
Why Source Hexane from Texas-Chem?
- 35+ years supplying industrial solvents to Texas manufacturers
- Industrial, ACS, HPLC, and food grades available
- Flexible packaging from 55-gal drums to bulk tanker delivery
- Competitive pricing backed by top-tier producer relationships
- Technical support and SDS documentation with every order
- Same-day quotes for standard quantities