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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

SMILES string

CCO

InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Quality Level

100

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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

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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

Application

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

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

Other Notes

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

Features and Benefits

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". Click here for more information.

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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

flash_point_f

55.4 °F

flash_point_c

13 °C

Regulatory Information

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