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n‑Hexane 60 %

n‑Hexane is a clear, colorless, volatile hydrocarbon solvent produced by refining petroleum. The molecule has the formula C₆H₁₄ and a molecular mass of about 86 g/mol. With a low boiling point around 69 °C and density of roughly 0.66 g cm⁻³ at 20 °C, our 60 % n‑hexane blend evaporates quickly and provides excellent solvency for oils, waxes and polymers. These properties, combined with its insolubility in water and faint odor, make n‑hexane an ideal workhorse solvent for extraction and formulation processes. Available in ISO tanks, drums and IBC containers, both the 45 % and 60 % blends can be supplied in bulk to optimize your supply chain.

110‑54‑3

CAS Number

27101225

HS Code

$2.45B

Edible Oil Extraction

n‑Hexane’s major commercial use is extracting vegetable oils from oil‑seeds such as soybeans, peanuts and corn . Its high solvency and low boiling point enable efficient separation of lipids, yielding high‑quality edible oils with minimal solvent residue.

Specialty & Laboratory Uses

n‑Hexane is used as the liquid in low‑temperature thermometers  and as a solvent for chromatographic separations and organic synthesis. The 45 % blend offers a cost‑efficient option for less demanding laboratory applications, while the 60 % grade provides higher purity for more sensitive processes.

Cleaning & Degreasing

The solvent’s high volatility and strong solvency power make it an effective cleaning agent for the printing industry and a degreaser for metal surfaces. Its low boiling point allows quick drying, leaving components residue‑free.

Adhesives

Commercial grades of n‑hexane dissolve adhesives, rubber cements, varnishes and printing inks. The 60 % blend’s balanced volatility promotes rapid evaporation, improving film formation in coatings and ensuring strong, uniform bonding in adhesive formulations.