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Petroleum ether 40/60, 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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
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 | 0.66 |
| Boiling Point | 40°C to 60°C |
| Quantity | 1000 mL |
| Flash Point | −40°C (−40°F) |
| Odor | Petroleum-like |
| UN Number | UN1268 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Chemical Name or Material | Petroleum ether 40/60 |
Safety and Handling
- Petroleum ether 40/60
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- Aspiration toxicity Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H304-May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- 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+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Naphtha, petroleum,hydrotreated light,hexane
RUO – Research Use Only