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Ethyl alcohol, Pure

≥99.50%, ACS reagent (Traceable to ACS product listing.), 200 proof, meets USP testing specifications

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Synonym(s):

Ethanol, absolute alcohol, non-denatured ethanol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
64-17-5
Molecular Weight:
46.07
UNSPSC Code:
15101802
PubChem Substance ID:
329757444
NACRES:
NA.05
EC Number:
200-578-6
MDL number:
MFCD00003568
eCl@ss:
32150312
Assay:
≥99.50%
Grade:
ACS reagent (Traceable to ACS product listing.)
Bp:
78.3 °C
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Product Name

Ethyl alcohol, Pure, 200 proof, meets USP testing specifications

grade

ACS reagent (Traceable to ACS product listing.)

Quality Segment

agency

meets USP testing specifications

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

assay

≥99.50%

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

sustainability

Sustainability features

concentration

200 proof

dilution

(for analytical testing)

evapn. residue

≤0.0025%

pH

7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

bp

78.3 °C

mp

-114 °C

solubility

water: soluble

λ

in H2O

UV absorption

λ: 240 nm Amax: 0.40, λ: 250 nm Amax: 0.30, λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.30, λ: 270 nm Amax: 0.10, λ: 340 nm Amax: 0.10

SMILES string

OCC

InChI

1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

The product is a non-denatured 200proof ethanol. Ethanol, a primary alcohol, is an important raw material for the synthesis of various compounds. It can be synthesized either from molasses by fermentation or by hydration of ethylene. It acts as a hydrogen source and reaction medium during the transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds in the presence of sodium hydroxide. The impact of ethanol/water fumigation on the performance of diesel engines has been studied.
This product aligns with one or more of the 12 Principles of Green ChemistryEthanol is environmentally preferable green solvent and thus it aligns with "Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks". 
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Application

Pure ethyl alcohol has been used for the homogenization of tissue samples.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply

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Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H225,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

Flash Point (°F)

55.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

13 °C - closed cup

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