PETROLEUM ETHER
HEXANES · HEX · NAPHTHA · PETROL · BENZINE · LIGROINE · LIGROIN · BENZIN
Identifiers & Physical Properties
| CAS No. | 64742-82-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C6H14 |
| Average molar mass | 86.18 g/mol |
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Melting point | −95 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 90-100 °C |
| Density | 0.77 g/mL at 20 °C |
| Vapor density | 3 (vs air) |
| Vapor pressure | 256 mm Hg ( 37.7 °C) |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.428 |
| Flash point | -9 °F |
| Storage conditions | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| Solubility | 0.04g/l |
| Physical state | Liquid or Solid |
| Color | Clear colorless to yellow |
| Explosive limits | 0.7-6.5%(V) |
| Merck | 13,04712 |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | SOLVENT |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 64742-82-1 |
| EWG's Food Scores | 4 |
| FDA UNII | 37LNJ1I16R |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy (64742-82-1) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352401 |
| GHS pictogram | GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| GHS hazard statements | H304-H340-H350-H372 |
| GHS precautionary statements | P201-P260-P280-P301+P310-P308+P313-P331 |
| Target organs | Central nervous system |
| Hazard symbols | Xn,T,N,F |
| Risk statements (R) | 12-65-45-67-62-51/53-48/20-38-11-50/53-46-52/53-48/20/21/22 |
| Safety statements (S) | 62-45-53-61-36/37-60-16-33-29-9 |
| UN transport number | UN 3295 3/PG 2 |
| Water hazard class (WGK) | 3 |
| RTECS number | OI6180000 |
| F | 3-10 |
| Autoignition temperature | 240 °C |
| TSCA inventory status | TSCA listed |
| Customs code | 2710 12 21 |
| Hazard class | 3.2Asp. Tox. 1Carc. 1BFlam. Liq. 3Muta. 1BSTOT RE 1 |
| Packing group | III |
| Storage class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| REACH registrations | Active |
Safety & Regulations
| F | 3-10 |
|---|---|
| Water hazard class (WGK) | 3 |
| TSCA inventory status | TSCA listed |
| RTECS number | OI6180000 |
| UN transport number | UN 3295 3/PG 2 |
| Customs code | 2710 12 21 |
| Risk statements (R) | 12-65-45-67-62-51/53-48/20-38-11-50/53-46-52/53-48/20/21/22 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| GHS pictogram | GHS08 |
| Hazard symbols | Xn,T,N,F |
| Safety statements (S) | 62-45-53-61-36/37-60-16-33-29-9 |
| Hazard class | 3.2Asp. Tox. 1Carc. 1BFlam. Liq. 3Muta. 1BSTOT RE 1 |
| Storage class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| Packing group | III |
| Target organs | Central nervous system |
| GHS hazard statements | H304-H340-H350-H372 |
| REACH registrations | Active |
| Autoignition temperature | 240 °C |
| GHS precautionary statements | P201-P260-P280-P301+P310-P308+P313-P331 |
Applications & Uses
Description
Petroleum ether, a petroleum distillation fraction, is a mixture of low molecular weight aliphatic hydrocarbons (mostly pentanes and hexanes) with a low boiling range, typically around 30-60oC. Its name is derived from its origin and its ease of evaporation. Petroleum ether is commonly used as a nonpolar solvent for oils, fats, and waxes. Petroleum ether is used in pharmaceutical industries as a solvent to isolate compounds, e.g. petroleum ether can extract stigmasterol and beta-sitosterol from the aerial parts of Ageratum conyzoides and compounds with immunomodulatory activity from Anacyclus pyrethrum. It is also used as a detergent, a fuel, insecticide, in paints and varnishes, and in photography.
Description
Naphtha (petroleum) hydrodesulfurized heavy. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained from catalytic hydrodesulfurization.. It consists of aromatic hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C8-10.