Product Overview

Petroleum Ether 60-80°C AR (CAS No. 8032-32-4) is an analytical-reagent petroleum hydrocarbon fraction characterised by a 60-80°C boiling range. Its non-polar solvency and controlled volatility make it useful for extraction and sample-processing procedures in which a moderately volatile hydrocarbon phase is required.

The AR grade is intended for conventional analytical extraction, gravimetric sample preparation, partition studies and quality-control procedures. It provides a cleaner analytical solvent territory than routine Extra Pure grade material and delivers superior analytical performance. Moreover, its use is preferred where there is an involvement of sensitive instruments.

Typical Applications

• Analytical liquid–liquid extraction
• Gravimetric extraction procedures
• Sample cleanup and phase separation
• Partition and recovery studies
• Preparation of hydrophobic analytical solutions
• Solvent-evaporation analytical work
• Laboratory quality-control extraction

Common Synonyms

• Petroleum ether
• Petroleum benzine
• Ligroin
• Benzine
• Light petroleum

Storage Conditions

Store tightly closed and protect from evaporation and analytical contamination. Preserve the defined boiling-range fraction and avoid contamination with less volatile solvent residues.