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Solvent polarities
Polarity index numbers for solvents
| Solvent | Polarity Index value |
|---|---|
| cyclohexane | 0 |
| hexane | 0 |
| carbon disulfide | 0.3 |
| toluene | 2.3 |
| ethyl ether | 2.8 |
| benzene | 3 |
| dichloromethane | 3.4 |
| chloroform | 4.1 |
| tetrahydrofuran | 4.2 |
| ethyl acetate | 4.3 |
| 1-propanol | 4.3 |
| 2-propanol | 4.3 |
| ethanol | 5.2 |
| pyridine | 5.3 |
| acetone | 5.4 |
| acetonitrile | 6.2 |
| dimethylsulfoxide | 6.5 |
| methanol | 6.6 |
| water | 9 |