Worldwide Hexane Industry to 2026 - Growing Demand from Petrochemical Industries - ResearchAndMarkets.com
Hexane is increasingly being used as a solvent to extract edible oils from seed and vegetable crops, e.g., peanuts, soybeans, corn, etc.
- Hexane is increasingly being used as a solvent to extract edible oils from seed and vegetable crops, e.g., peanuts, soybeans, corn, etc.
- Hexane has a greater ability to extract oil, compared to other solvents, like petroleum ether and ethyl acetate.
- It easily mixes with vegetable oil and washes it out without disturbing fiber, protein, sugar, and undesired gums.
- However, on the overall scenario, the textile production in the country looks very positive, powered by the burgeoning domestic consumption.