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E7023

Ethyl alcohol, Pure

≥99.45%, for molecular biology, 200 proof, suitable for RNA extraction and DNA extraction

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Synonym(s):

Ethyl alcohol, Pure, 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:
329799002
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
200-578-6
MDL number:
MFCD00003568
Assay:
≥99.45%
Grade:
Molecular Biology
Technique(s):
DNA extraction: suitable, RNA extraction: suitable
Bp:
78.3 °C
Vapor pressure:
57.26 hPa ( 19.6 °C)
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Product Name

Ethyl alcohol, Pure 200 proof, Molecular Biology

grade

Molecular Biology

Quality Segment

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

vapor pressure

57.26 hPa ( 19.6 °C)

assay

≥99.45%

feature

subscription eligible

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

sustainability

Sustainability features

concentration

200 proof

technique(s)

DNA extraction: suitable, RNA extraction: suitable

impurities

≤0.2% (water)

pH

7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

bp

78.3 °C

mp

-114 °C

density

0.789 g/mL at 20 °C

application(s)

agriculture

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SMILES string

OCC

InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

General description

Our biotech solvents offer exceptional quality for reliable RNA extraction, ensuring optimal laboratory performance. With low water content and minimal residue, give clean UV spectra to minimize contamination.
  • High-Quality Biotech Solvents: Designed for optimal laboratory performance with low water content and minimal residues.
  • Ideal for RNA Extraction: Essential for genetic testing and research applications like PCR.
  • Ensures Integrity of Genetic Material: Promotes reliable and reproducible results.
  • Industry Compliant: Suitable for both academic and commercial laboratories, enhancing research efficiency.

This product is 200proof, non-denatured absolute ethanol (100%). This is a molecular biology grade product and is tested for the RNase and Dnase.
We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. Ethanol is environmentally preferable green solvent and thus it aligns with "Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks". 

Application

Pure ethyl alcohol (ethanol) has been used in the following process:
  • DNA and RNA extraction
  • array hybridization
  • ethanol sedation assay
Suitable for use in the precipitation of nucleic acids

Biochem/physiol Actions

Positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors, and negative allosteric modulator of NMDA glutamate receptors.

Other Notes

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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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