Petroleum Ether 60-90°C
CAS Number: 68606-04-2
Petroleum ether 60-90°C is a light petroleum fraction consisting mainly of pentanes and hexanes, providing a fast-evaporating, non-polar solvent for extraction, chromatography, and chemical synthesis. Its controlled boiling range and low residue make it essential in laboratory and industrial extraction of oils, waxes, and lipophilic compounds.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥95.0 |
| water content (%) | ≤0.05 |
| boiling point (°C) | 60–90 (range) |
| density (g/mL, 20°C) | 0.660–0.680 |
Applications
- Laboratory extraction of lipids, waxes, and fat-soluble compounds
- Thin-layer and column chromatography mobile phase
- Solvent extraction in food analysis (fat content determination)
- Cleaning agent for optical lenses and precision instruments
- Carrier solvent in agrochemical and pesticide formulations
Key Features
- Tight 60-90°C boiling range providing consistent, reproducible extraction conditions
- Very low residue upon evaporation ensuring analytical accuracy in gravimetric methods
- Non-polar character providing excellent selectivity for lipophilic compound extraction
- Multiple boiling range grades available (30-60, 60-90, 90-120) for application-specific selection
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