What is the CAS number of n-Hexane?

The CAS Registry Number of n-Hexane is 110-54-3.

What is the chemical formula of n-Hexane?

n-Hexane has the formula C6H14 and a molecular weight of about 86.18 g/mol.

What are the GHS hazards of n-Hexane?

n-Hexane carries the signal word Danger. Its harmonised hazard statements are H225, H304, H315, H336, H361f, H372, H411: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.; May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.; Causes skin irritation.; May cause drowsiness or dizziness.; Suspected of damaging fertility.; Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.; Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects..

Which GHS pictograms apply to n-Hexane?

GHS02 (Flame), GHS07 (Exclamation mark), GHS08 (Health hazard), GHS09 (Environment).

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n-Hexane CAS 110-54-3

n-Hexane (CAS 110-54-3, formula C6H14) is an industrial chemical with a molecular weight of about 86.18 g/mol. Its harmonised GHS classification carries the signal word Danger.

Identifiers

Name: n-Hexane
CAS number: 110-54-3
CLP index number: 601-037-00-0
EC number: 295-570-2
Molecular formula: C6H14
Molecular weight: 86.18 g/mol
Also known as: Hexane, Hexyl hydride, Normal hexane, Hexane (normal), Hexyl hydride

GHS classification

Harmonised classification under the CLP Regulation (Annex VI), index number 601-037-00-0. Signal word: Danger.

Hazard class	Code	Statement
Flammable liquids	H225	Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Aspiration hazard	H304	May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Skin corrosion/irritation	H315	Causes skin irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure	H336	May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Reproductive toxicity	H361f	Suspected of damaging fertility.
Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure	H372	Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
	H411	Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Pictograms

GHS02 Flame
GHS07 Exclamation mark
GHS08 Health hazard
GHS09 Environment

Suppliers may classify additional hazards from their own data, so a supplier's Safety Data Sheet can list more than the harmonised entry.

Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI, retrieved 2026-10-10. Confirm against the current consolidated text and your supplier's SDS before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of n-Hexane?: The CAS Registry Number of n-Hexane is 110-54-3.
What is the chemical formula of n-Hexane?: n-Hexane has the formula C6H14 and a molecular weight of about 86.18 g/mol.
What are the GHS hazards of n-Hexane?: n-Hexane carries the signal word Danger. Its harmonised hazard statements are H225, H304, H315, H336, H361f, H372, H411: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.; May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.; Causes skin irritation.; May cause drowsiness or dizziness.; Suspected of damaging fertility.; Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.; Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects..
Which GHS pictograms apply to n-Hexane?: GHS02 (Flame), GHS07 (Exclamation mark), GHS08 (Health hazard), GHS09 (Environment).

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