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Ethyl alcohol, pure

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≥99.8% (GC), for molecular biology

Synonym(s):

Ethyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
64-17-5
Molecular Weight:
46.07
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
EC Index Number:
200-578-6
NACRES:
NA.22
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1718733
MDL number:
MFCD00003568
Assay:
≥99.8% (GC)
Bp:
78 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
44.6 mmHg ( 20 °C), 59 hPa ( 20 °C)
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Product Name

Ethanol, for molecular biology

Quality Segment

100

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

vapor pressure

44.6 mmHg ( 20 °C), 59 hPa ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.8% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

683 °F

potency

6200 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

19 %, 60 °F

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
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impurities

DNAses (nicking-activity), none detected, RNAses, none detected, ≤0.0001% Heavy metals (as Pb), ≤0.0002 meq/g Acidity, ≤0.0002 meq/g Alkalinity

color

colorless

refractive index

n20/D 1.3600 (lit.)

pH

7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)

bp

78 °C (lit.)

mp

−114 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point 12 °C

format

neat

greener alternative category

Aligned

storage temp.

15-25°C

SMILES string

CCO

InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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.

for molecular biology

Application

Ethanol for molecular biology. CAS No. 64-17-5, EC Number 200-578-6.

Features and Benefits

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Analysis Note

Appearance (colour)colourlessAppearance (description)clearPurity (GC)≥ 99.8 %Acidity≤ 0.0002 meq/gAlkalinity≤ 0.0002 meq/gHeavy metals (as Pb)≤ 0.0001 %DNases (nicking-activity)not detectableRNasesnot detectable

Other Notes

1Distribution and use of ethyl alcohol in Switzerland require a license from the Swiss Federal Alcohol Administration

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pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

hcodes

H225,H319

flash_point_f

55.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

13 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

1085430000: + 1085430250:

jan

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Alcohols + Hazardous rank II

fsl

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