Also known as: n-Hexane, food grade hexane, extraction hexane
CAS 110-54-3C6H14Enquire for availability
Hexane — the standard extraction solvent for edible oil and oilseed processing. Supplied in 120 kg MS drum from our UAE stock.
CAS No.
110-54-3
Formula
C6H14
Grade
Food / extraction grade, n-hexane 65% min
Packing
120 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Hexane is the standard extraction solvent for edible oil and oilseed processing. Gulf Multi Trading supplies it as part of our oils & hydrocarbons range, with material held in the UAE and backed by full batch documentation.
It is supplied as clear colourless volatile liquid with a faint petroleum odour, in food / extraction grade, n-hexane 65% min, with an assay of n-Hexane 65–99%. The CAS number is 110-54-3 and the molecular formula is C6H14.
Applications of Hexane
Common uses in production:
Solvent extraction of soybean, sunflower, rice bran and cottonseed oil
Adhesive, rubber cement and sealant formulation
Degreasing and cleaning in precision engineering
Polymerisation reaction medium and laboratory solvent
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 120 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Store in cool, ventilated flammable store — very low flash point. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
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Tell us the specification you work to and the volume you need. Our sales desk confirms grade availability, packing options and the realistic delivery date before you raise the purchase order.
Technical specification for Hexane
CAS No.
110-54-3
Formula
C6H14
Appearance
Clear colourless volatile liquid with a faint petroleum odour
Grade
Food / extraction grade, n-hexane 65% min
Purity / Assay
n-Hexane 65–99%
n-Hexane content
65% min (commercial) / 99% (pure)
Boiling range
66–69 °C
Flash point
−22 °C
Benzene
100 ppm max (food grade)
Hazard class
UN 1208, Class 3
Packing
120 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Storage
Cool, ventilated flammable store — very low flash point
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Solvent extraction of soybean, sunflower, rice bran and cottonseed oil
Adhesive, rubber cement and sealant formulation
Degreasing and cleaning in precision engineering
Polymerisation reaction medium and laboratory solvent
What packing is Hexane supplied in?
Hexane is supplied in 120 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Hexane do you stock?
We supply food / extraction grade, n-hexane 65% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Hexane outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
