Petroleum Benzine – EMSURE® Reagent Grade, 60–80°C

Petroleum Benzine is a high-quality, low-boiling, non-polar organic solvent widely used in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, solvent extraction, chromatography, sample preparation, and laboratory research. This product is supplied as EMSURE® Reagent Grade and is suitable for analytical testing and various professional laboratory applications.

Product Description

Petroleum Benzine, also known as Petroleum Ether or Petroleum Spirit, is a mixture of light aliphatic hydrocarbons rather than a single chemical compound. Due to its non-polar nature, it is commonly used for dissolving and extracting non-polar organic substances.

This Reagent Grade Petroleum Benzine has a specified boiling range of 60–80°C at 1013 hPa, making it suitable for laboratory procedures requiring a relatively low-boiling organic solvent. The product is supplied in liquid form and has a density of approximately 0.68 g/cm³ at 20°C.

The solvent has a vapor pressure of 200 hPa at 20°C, indicating its volatile nature. Its flash point is -26°C, while the autoignition temperature is 240°C. The specified explosive limits are 1.0–7.4% (v/v).

Product Specifications

Parameter	Details
Product Name	Petroleum Benzine
Synonyms	Petroleum Ether, Petroleum Spirit
Grade	Reagent Grade
Product Line	EMSURE®
Form	Liquid
Boiling Range	60–80°C / 1013 hPa
Vapor Pressure	200 hPa at 20°C
Density	0.68 g/cm³ at 20°C
Flash Point	-26°C
Autoignition Temperature	240°C
Explosive Limits	1.0–7.4% (v/v)
Iodine Value	≤0.3
Evaporation Residue	≤0.001%
Water	≤0.01%
Aromatics	≤0.005% as benzene
Sulfur Compounds	≤0.005% as S
Acidity	≤0.0003 meq/g
Storage Temperature	2–30°C
CAS Number	64742-49-0
MDL Number	MFCD00009195
NACRES	NB.21
UNSPSC Code	12191502

Purity & Impurity Specifications

This Reagent Grade Petroleum Benzine has controlled impurity levels, making it suitable for analytical and laboratory applications. The specifications include very low concentrations of trace elements such as Boron, Cobalt, Chromium, Cadmium, Barium, Aluminium, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Nickel, Lead, Tin, and Zinc.

The product also specifies ≤0.005% aromatics as benzene, ≤0.005% sulfur compounds as sulfur, ≤0.01% water, and ≤0.001% evaporation residue.

Applications

Petroleum Benzine is commonly used for:

• Solvent extraction of non-polar organic compounds
• Organic chemistry and laboratory research
• Chromatographic procedures
• Sample preparation for analytical testing
• Natural product extraction
• Plant and biological material extraction
• Purification of non-polar compounds
• General laboratory solvent applications

Its 60–80°C boiling range and non-polar characteristics make it useful when a volatile organic extraction solvent is required.

Storage & Safety

Petroleum Benzine is a highly flammable and volatile solvent. With a flash point of -26°C and vapor pressure of 200 hPa at 20°C, it should be handled using appropriate laboratory safety precautions.

Keep the container tightly closed and store at 2–30°C in a cool, well-ventilated location away from heat, sparks, flames, and other ignition sources. Always use suitable personal protective equipment and follow the manufacturer’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) and established laboratory safety procedures.

Why Choose EMSURE® Petroleum Benzine?

EMSURE® is a laboratory product line designed for analytical applications where controlled quality and reproducible results are important. This Reagent Grade Petroleum Benzine combines defined physical properties with controlled impurity specifications, making it a practical choice for research laboratories, educational institutions, pharmaceutical laboratories, industrial laboratories, and analytical testing facilities.

Petroleum Ether, Petroleum Spirit

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Petroleum Benzine used for?

Petroleum Benzine is mainly used for solvent extraction, chromatography, sample preparation, organic chemistry, and laboratory research.

2. What is the boiling range of Petroleum Benzine?

The specified boiling range is 60–80°C at 1013 hPa.

3. What grade is this Petroleum Benzine?

This product is Reagent Grade and belongs to the EMSURE® product line.

4. What is the vapor pressure?

The vapor pressure is 200 hPa at 20°C.

5. How should Petroleum Benzine be stored?

Store at 2–30°C, tightly closed and away from heat, flames, sparks, and other ignition sources.

6. What is the CAS Number?

The CAS Number is 64742-49-0.

7. Is Petroleum Benzine the same as Petroleum Ether?

Petroleum Benzine and Petroleum Ether are commonly used names for low-boiling petroleum hydrocarbon solvent mixtures. The exact composition and boiling range can vary by product specification, so the manufacturer’s product specifications should always be followed.