Petroleum ether；petroleum spirits

Petroleum ether is a light petroleum product, a mixture of low-molecular-weight hydrocarbons (mainly pentane and hexane). It is a colorless transparent liquid with a kerosene-like odor.Insoluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents such as ethanol, benzene, chloroform and oils.It is usually produced from platinum reforming raffinate or straight-run gasoline by distillation, hydrogenation or other refining methods.

It is mainly used as a solvent and for the extraction of oils and fats.
Used as an organic solvent and chromatographic solvent; as a high-efficiency organic solvent, pharmaceutical extractant, fine chemical synthesis auxiliary, etc.; also used in organic synthesis and as chemical raw material.
Used in organic synthesis and as chemical raw material, such as in the production of synthetic rubber, plastics, nylon monomers, synthetic detergents, pesticides, etc. It is also a good organic solvent, mainly used as a solvent, foaming agent for foamed plastics, and extractant for pharmaceuticals and fragrances.