Description

Petroleum Ether 40 60 is a highly volatile, low-boiling range fraction of petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of alkanes like pentane and hexane. This solvent is valued for its excellent solvency power, rapid evaporation rate, and relatively low toxicity, making it a critical processing aid in numerous industries. It is an essential material for laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and chemical processors requiring a reliable, non-polar extraction and cleaning medium.

Application

• Extraction Solvent: Widely used for the extraction of oils, fats, waxes, and natural products from biological and botanical materials.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a common solvent for chromatography, recrystallization, and as a reaction medium in organic synthesis.
• Cleaning & Degreasing Agent: Effective for precision cleaning and degreasing of metal parts, optical components, and electronic assemblies.
• Pharmaceutical Processing: Used in the purification and isolation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates.
• Adhesive & Polymer Industry: Acts as a solvent in the formulation of adhesives, rubber cements, and for the processing of certain polymers.
• Fuel & Additive Component: Can be used as a component in specialty fuels, lighter fluids, and certain chemical additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Petroleum Ether 40 60
CAS No.	101316-46-5
Molecular Formula	Mixture (primarily C5-C6 alkanes)
Molecular Weight	~72-86 g/mol (Average)
Synonyms	Ligroin; Light Petroleum; Petroleum Spirits; Naphtha, Petroleum; Benzin; Petroleum Benzine; Solvent Hexane (Fraction); Low Boiling Point Naphtha; 40-60 Petroleum Ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Petroleum Ether 40 60 is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as boiling range, density, evaporation residue, and purity. Our quality commitment aligns with industrial and laboratory reagent standards to meet your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile and flammable nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use and segregated from strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Boiling Range (40-60)	>95% distills between 40°C and 60°C
Density (20°C)	0.63 - 0.66 g/mL
Evaporation Residue	< 0.001%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	< 0.05%
Acidity/Alkalinity	Passes test
Identification (IR)	Conforms

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.