Hexane A widely used organic solvent from the alkane family with the chemical formula C₆H₁₄ which is in liquid form Colorless, transparent, and highly volatile This substance is known because High solvency for fats, oils and non-polar compoundsIt has a special place in various industries and is considered one of the standard solvents in industrial and laboratory processes.
Technical specifications of hexane
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Chemical formula: C₆H₁₄
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Molecular mass: 86.18 g/mol
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Physical state: Colorless and clear liquid
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Boiling point: About 69 degrees Celsius
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Characteristic smell: Like gasoline
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Solubility in water: Insoluble
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Solubility in organic matter: Very high
Hexane applications in industry
Hexane is used in a wide range of industries due to its unique physical and chemical properties:
🔹 Chemical and petrochemical industries
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As Solvent reactions and extraction of non-polar compounds
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Use in separation and purification processes
🔹 Food industry
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Extraction of vegetable oils (such as soybean, sunflower and rapeseed oil)
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Removal of fats in food processing steps (under controlled industrial conditions)
🔹 Paint, resin and adhesive industries
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Solvent in Production of industrial paints, varnishes and adhesives
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Improving the uniformity and speed of drying of products
🔹 Pharmaceutical and laboratory industries
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Solvent in Chemical and laboratory analyses
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Use in chromatography and extraction of specific compounds
🔹 Rubber and footwear industries
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Dissolving and preparing rubber raw materials
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Increasing the quality of the connection in the gluing process
Benefits of using hexane
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Very high solvating power for non-polar compounds
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Rapid evaporation and no residue left on the surface
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Reasonable price compared to many similar solvents
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Easy access to various industrial and laboratory grades