Main use of n-hexane
N-hexane is a good non-toxic organic solvent, widely used in vegetable oil extraction, butyl, butadiene rubber organic synthesis, propylene, olefin polymerization, pharmaceutical intermediates, paint thinners, and metal surface cleaning of mechanical equipment.
Development and main application of n-hexane
The main market for n-hexane is used in the vegetable oil leaching industry, which accounts for more than 60% of the total amount of n-hexane. Most of the remaining applications are in the rubber and chemical industries.