Shanghai Dingwujin Chemical Co., Ltd. is a reliable supplier of hexane in China. We cooperate with qualified Chinese factories and focus on chemical distribution to Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Ukraine. We welcome inquiries for wholesale and custom-spec hexane manufactured in China.
Hexane
Products Description
Characteristics
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Molar Weight |
86.18 g/mol |
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Melting Point |
-94 °C |
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Boiling Point |
67.2°C |
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Flash Point |
-22.8°C |
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Density |
0.659g/cm3 |
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Forms |
Flammable, Liquid (clear) |
Product Grades
Industrial Grade
For polymerization solvents, binders, coatings, and inks. Key specs: Hexane ≥52%, Sulfur≤1 mg/kg, Benzene≤0.02%, Bromine index with set limit for unsaturated hydrocarbons.
Food Grade
For edible oil extraction. Strict safety: n-Hexane ≥99%, free from specific toxic impurities.
Reagent Grade
Highest purity for R&D, pharma analysis, and precision instruments. Sub-grades:
● HPLC Grade: Purity 98.0%–99%, low UV abs., no interference, for gradient elution.
● Spectroscopic/OPTIMA Grade: Purity 95%–99%, tightly controlled absorbance, for trace analysis and MS.
● ACS Grade: Meets ACS standards, purity ≥99%, for routine quantitative analysis.
Standard stock items are of industrial grade. For special grade orders, please contact us for complete documentation.
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Oilseed extraction
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Solvents
- Pharmaceuticals
- Rubber
Industries
- Polymers
- CASE & Construction
- Food & Nutrition
- Animal Nutrition
- Chemical Processing
- Rubber
Hexane Used in the Food Industry
Hexane is used as the primary solvent in the extraction process for edible vegetable oils such as soybean and cottonseed, achieving a relatively high oil yield.
n-Hexane Used in the Rubber Industry
n-Hexane is widely used as a reaction medium for the polymerization of olefins such as propylene (e.g., in polypropylene production), as well as a solvent in the production of synthetic rubbers and ethylene-propylene rubbers.
Hexane Used in the Coating and Inking Industry
Hexane is used as a solvent or thinner in printing inks, quick-drying coatings, and wood lacquers, enabling rapid film formation to improve efficiency.
n-Hexane Used in the Laboratory
● Chromatographic analysis: Used as a mobile phase component and reference substance in gas chromatography for the separation and detection of organic compounds.
● Organic synthesis: Used as a polymerization reaction medium and chemical reagent, serving as a solvent in the polymerization of olefins such as propylene.
Hexane Used in the Energy Industry
Hexane is primarily used in fuels as a gasoline component, an octane rating adjuster, and a precursor for hydrogen energy storage and transport carriers. It occurs naturally in straight-run gasoline and is involved in the development of clean energy technologies.
n-Hexane Used in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry
● Olefin production: Cracking to produce light olefins such as propylene and butylene.
● Polymer synthesis: Used as a raw material or reaction medium in the production of polyolefins.
● Organic synthesis: Preparation of derivatives such as adipic acid and hexylene glycol.
