1.08543

Ethyl alcohol, pure

≥99.8% (GC), for molecular biology

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

Properties

• Product Name: Ethanol, for molecular biology
• vapor density: 1.59 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 100
• 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; Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.
• sustainability: Greener Alternative Product
• 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

Description

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

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.

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H319
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 55.4 °F
• Flash Point(C): 13 °C