PETROLEUM ETHER 40-60 deg C AR

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PETROLEUM ETHER 40-60 deg C AR Specification

Refractive Rate
1.37 - 1.38 (variable)

Storage
Store in a cool well-ventilated area away from heat open flames and incompatible materials

EINECS No
232-453-7

Appearance
Clear colorless liquid

Properties
Highly flammable evaporates rapidly low boiling range (40-60C)

Smell
Mild petroleum-like smell

HS Code
29011000

Application
Used in laboratories as a solvent primarily for extraction and purification processes

Density
0.66 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Melting Point
Not applicable (mixture of compounds)

Solubility
Insoluble in water soluble in organic solvents

Molecular Weight
Varies (approximately 70-100 g/mol depending on composition)

Shelf Life
Typically 2 years when stored under proper conditions

Structural Formula
Mixture of linear and branched alkanes with 5-7 carbon atoms

Purity
>99%

Shape
Not applicable (liquid form)

Molecular Formula
C5H12 - C7H16 (variable mixture of alkanes)

Physical Form
Clear colorless liquid

Taste
Odorless or neutral

Ph Level
Neutral (approx. 7)

Poisonous
YES

Ingredients
Mixture of alkanes (pentane hexane heptane etc.)

Grade
AR (Analytical Reagent)

Usage
Applied in chemical analysis thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and recrystallization

CAS No
8032-32-4

About PETROLEUM ETHER 40-60 deg C AR

PETROLEUM ETHER 40-60 deg C AR is a highly pure solvent with a boiling range of 40-60C, widely used in laboratories for extraction and purification processes. It is a clear, colorless liquid with an odorless, mild petroleum-like smell and a purity level of over 99%. This Analytical Reagent grade solvent consists of a mixture of alkanes such as pentane, hexane, and heptane, making it insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. With properties like high flammability, rapid evaporation, and a low boiling point, it is essential for chemical analysis, thin-layer chromatography (TLC), and recrystallization applications.