Hexane
[CAS# 110-54-3]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Alkane
• Name: Hexane
• Synonyms: n-Hexane
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₄
• Molecular Weight: 86.18
• CAS Registry Number: 110-54-3
• EC Number: 203-777-6

Properties

• Density: 0.659
• Melting point: -95 ºC
• Boiling point: 69 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.3748-1.381
• Flash point: -22 ºC
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS02;GHS08;GHS07;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225-H361f-H304-H336-H373-H315-H411
• Safety Description: S16;S29;S33;S36/37;S61;S62;S9

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	1	H304
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361f
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	1	H372
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H371
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	2	H336
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H372
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361f

• Transport Information: UN 1208