Shanghai Dingwujin Chemical Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of hexane in China. We are committed to the chemical distribution across Central & Eastern Europe and Ukraine. We warmly welcome you to wholesale customized hexane made in China here from our factory.
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.
