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Petroleum ether 60/80, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is mostly used by pharmaceutical companies and in the manufacturing process. It is a lightweight hydrocarbon used chiefly as a nonpolar solvent. The extract of aerial parts of ageratum conyzoids in petroleum ether plays an essential role for the isolation of sigmasterol and beta sitosterol. Crude petroleum spirit and methanol extracts also play an important role for the screening of antimicrobial activity of the stem bark, leaves and roots of Ficus thoningii.
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It is mostly used by pharmaceutical companies and in the manufacturing process.It is a lightweight hydrocarbon used chiefly as a nonpolar solvent. The extract of aerial parts of ageratum conyzoids in petroleum ether plays an essential role for the isolation of sigmasterol and beta sitosterol. Crude petroleum spirit and methanol extracts also play an important role for the screening of antimicrobial activity of the stem bark, leaves and roots of Ficus thoningii.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Flammable, may be moisture sensitive.
Specifications
Specifications
Density | 0.672 |
Boiling Point | 60°C to 80°C |
Quantity | 2500 mL |
Flash Point | −10°C (14°F) |
Odor | Petroleum-like |
UN Number | UN1268 |
Merck Index | 14,5489 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Chemical Name or Material | Petroleum ether 60/80 |
Safety and Handling
- Petroleum ether 60/80
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H340-May cause genetic defects.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only