Chemical Name: Isohexane
Synonyms: 2-Methylpentan
CAS No.: 73513-42-5
Molecular Formula: C6H14
Molecular Weight: 86.17536
Appearance: Liquid
Isohexane (CAS 73513-42-5) is a premium-grade branched-chain alkane solvent with molecular formula C6H14. This high-purity hydrocarbon solvent features:
Parameter | Specification |
---|---|
Molecular Weight | 86.18 g/mol |
Boiling Point | 60-63°C |
Flash Point | -23°C (closed cup) |
Density | 0.659 g/cm³ at 20°C |
Purity Grade | ≥99.7% (GC analysis) |
Preferred extraction solvent for API purification due to low residue levels & excellent recovery rates.
Critical component in Ziegler-Natta catalyst systems for polyolefin synthesis.
Effective flux remover with rapid evaporation profile for PCB manufacturing.
Property | Isohexane | n-Hexane | Cyclohexane |
---|---|---|---|
Evaporation Rate | 1.4 (Butyl acetate=1) | 1.0 | 0.8 |
ODP | 0 | 0 | 0.01 |
VOC Content | 650 g/L | 710 g/L | 820 g/L |
European manufacturer achieved 22% viscosity reduction while maintaining peel strength specifications.
Enabled 99.95% purity thresholds for electrolyte solvents in NEV applications.
Challenge: Needed replacement for ozone-depleting solvents in precision cleaning
Solution: Implemented isohexane-based azeotropic blend
Result: 40% reduction in drying time, compliance with EPA regulations
Challenge: Residual solvent limits in antiretroviral drug production
Solution: Switched to isohexane extraction process
Result: Achieved WHO-prequalified API standards with 99.2% recovery rate
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