Hexane Solvent
Biotechnology Flammable
Organic Solvents

Hexane (Flammable Liquid Solvent)

High-purity hexane essential for biotechnology applications. Provides excellent solvent properties for extractions, chromatography separations, and analytical procedures requiring non-polar solvent systems with low boiling point characteristics.

  • High-Purity Organic Solvent
  • Extraction Applications
  • Chromatography Compatible
  • Highly Flammable
  • Analytical Grade
  • Fire Safety Essential
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Technical Specifications

Chemical Formula: C6H14
CAS Number: 110-54-3
EINECS Number: 203-777-6
Molecular Weight: 86.18 g/mol
Physical State: Clear, colorless liquid
Density (20°C): 0.659 g/cm³
Boiling Point: 68.7°C
Melting Point: -95°C
Flash Point: -22°C (Highly Flammable)
Solubility: Insoluble in water, miscible with organic solvents
Purity: ≥99% (GC)
Packaging Options: 500ml, 1L, 2.5L glass bottles

Applications

Extraction Procedures
Chromatography Mobile Phase
Lipid Extraction
Organic Synthesis
Sample Preparation
Research Applications
Analytical Chemistry
Plant Extract Analysis
DNA/RNA Extraction
Crystallization Studies
Purification Processes
Quality Control

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized hexane grades tailored for specific analytical and extraction applications, ensuring optimal performance and regulatory compliance across diverse laboratory and industrial applications.

Analytical Grade
Purity: ≥99% (GC) Water Content: ≤0.01% Residue: ≤0.001% Application: General laboratory use
HPLC Grade
Purity: ≥99.5% (GC) UV Cutoff: 195 nm Water Content: ≤0.005% Application: HPLC, UV analysis
Pesticide Grade
Purity: ≥99.8% (GC) Pesticide Residues: None detected Heavy Metals: <1 ppm Application: Pesticide analysis
Ultra-Pure Grade
Purity: ≥99.9% (GC) Trace Metals: <0.1 ppm each Particle Count: <10 per mL Application: Trace analysis

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's Hexane is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international analytical standards including ACS, ISO, and safety specifications. Our solvent-grade production ensures consistent performance and regulatory compliance.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
ACS Grade Specifications
≥99% GC Verified Purity
Advanced Analytical Testing
Ultra-Low Water Content
Batch-to-Batch Consistency
Certificate of Analysis
Safe Transport Protocols

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

Hexane exhibits exceptional organic solvent properties essential for extraction and chromatography applications. Its high purity and lipophilic characteristics ensure reliable performance in demanding lipid extraction protocols, column chromatography studies, and sample preparation procedures.

Organic Solvent Properties
Molecular Weight: 86.18 g/mol
Chemical Formula: C₆H₁₄
Solvent Type: Non-polar hydrocarbon
Polarity Index: 0.1 (very low polarity)
Physical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Density (20°C): 0.659 g/cm³
Boiling Point: 68.7°C
Melting Point: -95.3°C
Laboratory Performance
Extraction Efficiency: Excellent for lipids
Chromatography: Normal phase mobile phase
Volatility: Easily evaporated
Water Solubility: Practically immiscible
Purity Specifications
Assay (by GC): ≥ 95.0%
Water Content: ≤ 0.01%
Residue on Evaporation: ≤ 0.001%
Acidity: ≤ 0.0003% as CH₃COOH
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 3 years (cool, dry storage)
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Flammability: Highly flammable
Vapor Pressure: 151 mmHg at 20°C

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate Hexane superiority in extraction applications with exceptional lipid solubility, volatility, and reproducibility across diverse laboratory protocols and analytical procedures.

Lipid Extraction

Extraction efficiency: >95%

Excellent lipid solubility
Volatility

Boiling point: 68.7°C

Easy solvent removal
Hydrophobicity

Water miscibility: Immiscible

Non-polar solvent characteristics
Temperature Range

Working range: -95°C to 68°C

Wide operational temperature range
Batch Reproducibility

Variation: ±0.5% between batches

Consistent solvent quality
Storage Stability

3 years under proper storage

Extended solvent integrity

Safety Information

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE organic solvent requiring extreme caution. Handle with specialized safety equipment including safety goggles, gloves, and lab coat. May cause narcotic effects and respiratory irritation. Use only in fume hood. Keep away from ignition sources. Emergency procedures required. Potential neurotoxic effects.

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
Respiratory Irritant
Narcotic Effects

Storage & Handling

Store in original containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. Use grounding and bonding procedures. Keep containers tightly closed and properly labeled. Store away from oxidizing agents. Maintain temperature below 25°C. Handle in fume hood with explosion-proof equipment.

Cool storage (<25°C)
Away from ignition sources
Well-ventilated area
Explosion-proof equipment

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Hexane provides effective lipid extraction through hydrophobic interactions, enabling precise biochemistry applications with predictable extraction efficiency and quantitative separation for research protocols.

Lipid Extraction

Hydrophobic solvent for efficient lipid isolation

Essential for lipid analysis
Van der Waals Forces

Weak intermolecular interactions for selective extraction

Critical for separation efficiency
Protein Precipitation

Protein denaturation for purification applications

Enables protein isolation
Recrystallization

Solvent system for compound purification

Supporting synthetic chemistry

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global biochemistry laboratory access with complete documentation packages supporting international standards and extraction solvent method validations.

Research Grade Standards

High purity specifications for extraction applications

ISO Standards

International standard compliance for research reagent specifications

HPLC Grade

HPLC grade specifications for analytical studies

Global Compliance

International analytical chemistry research regulation compliance

Method Validation

Supported extraction method validation documentation

SDS Documentation

Multi-language Safety Data Sheets (16 sections, GHS compliant)

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's analytical chemistry team provides comprehensive method support, troubleshooting assistance, and extraction services to optimize hexane performance in your specific research applications.

Method Development
  • Extraction optimization support
  • Separation protocol guidance
  • Solvent chemistry methods
  • Custom extraction procedures
Research Services
  • Certificate of Analysis verification
  • Custom purity analysis
  • Extraction efficiency testing
  • Analytical chemistry method validation support
Technical Support
  • Extraction troubleshooting consultation
  • Storage and handling guidance
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Research best practices
Supply Solutions
  • Consistent batch scheduling
  • Emergency supply arrangements
  • Custom packaging options
  • Global distribution network

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our hexane production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable solvent processing practices, waste minimization, and comprehensive environmental impact management for analytical chemistry research operations.

Waste Minimization

Optimized solvent processing with minimal waste generation

Water Treatment

Advanced wastewater treatment and recycling systems

Green Production

Energy-efficient solvent processing with emission controls

Safe Disposal

Comprehensive guidance for solvent waste management

ISO 14001

Environmental management system certified production

Container Recycling

Sustainable container return and recycling programs

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's state-of-the-art solvent facility employs advanced purification technology and continuous monitoring systems to ensure consistent research-grade hexane quality and performance across all production batches.

Production Process

Advanced solvent purification and distillation in controlled environment

Multi-stage purification for research grade quality
Quality Testing

Comprehensive analytical testing including GC and water content analysis

Hexane purity verification and trace analysis
Quality Systems

ISO 9001:2015 quality management with analytical chemistry laboratory accreditation

Continuous improvement and method validation
Packaging Control

Vapor-tight containers with inert atmosphere packaging

Evaporation protection and contamination prevention

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive analytical chemistry research data demonstrating hexane effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified performance metrics and extraction method validations.

Research Laboratories
Purity: >99% solvent content Performance: Efficient extraction Stability: 18+ months under proper storage
Academic Institutions
Publication Support: 20000+ cited extractions Reproducibility: >99% inter-lab agreement Innovation: Custom solvent solutions
Analytical Companies
Reliability: 99.7% batch consistency Quality Assurance: Validated extraction performance Efficiency: Optimized separation protocols

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Purity

Consistently exceeds research specifications with ultra-high purity and exceptional extraction performance

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability with strategic inventory management and research-grade production scheduling

Analytical Chemistry Expertise

Dedicated analytical chemistry team provides extraction optimization and troubleshooting support

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive certificates with detailed extraction performance data and method validation support

Global Standards

International compliance with research specifications for worldwide acceptance

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with research laboratories and custom grade development services