Petroleum ether is colorless transparent liquid with kerosene odor. It is a mixture of pentane and hexane. Insoluble in water, soluble in anhydrous ethanol, benzene, chloroform, oil and other organic solventsIt is inflammable and explosive and it has strong reaction with oxidizing agents. Petroleum ether is mainly used as solvent and in grease treatment.
| Alias | Petroleum ether |
|---|---|
| English name | Petroleum ether |
| Molecular formula | C5H12C6H14C7H16 |
| Density | 0.64～0.66 |
| Melting point | <-73 |
| Boiling point | 30-80 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in anhydrous ethanol, benzene, chloroform, oil and other organic solvents |
| Flash point | <-20 |
| Appearance and properties | Colorless transparent liquid with kerosene odor |
| CAS RN | 101316-46-5, 8032-32-4 |
| EINECS No. | 309-852-0 |
| Safety | Inflammable |
| Packing | Small opening steel drum; ordinary wooden box outside the ampoule bottle; threaded glass bottles, lid pressure bottles, plastic bottles or metal drus with ordinary wooden case outside. |
Petroleum ether is colorless transparent liquid with kerosene odor. It is a mixture of pentane and hexane. Insoluble in water, soluble in anhydrous ethanol, benzene, chloroform, oil and other organic solventsIt is inflammable and explosive and it has strong reaction with oxidizing agents. Petroleum ether is mainly used as solvent and in grease treatment.
Petroleum ether is mainly used as solvent and extractant of grease.
As organic solvent and chromatographic analysis agent; as organic solvent, pharmaceutical extractant, fine chemical synthesis auxiliary; in organic synthesis and chemical raw material.
In organic synthesis and chemical raw material, such as preparation of synthetic rubber, plastic, nylon monomer, synthetic detergent, pesticides. It is mainly used as solvent and extractant of essence.
Storage:
keep in cool and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Warehouse temperature should not exceed 25 ℃.Keep the container sealed. Separate from oxidants.
Transportation:
The transport vehicles should be equipped with fire equipment and emergency equipment for leakage. Transport in the morning and evening at summer. The tank car should be equipped with grounding chain. Separate from oxidants and edible chemicals. To protect from solarization, rain and high temperature during transportation.
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