1.00986

Ethanol

absolute, EMPROVE^® EXPERT, Ph. Eur., BP, ChP, JP, USP

• Synonym(s): Ethyl alcohol
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂OH
• CAS Number: 64-17-5
• Molecular Weight: 46.07
• Beilstein: 1718733
• MDL number: MFCD00003568
• EC Index Number: 200-578-6

Properties

• Agency: BP; ChP; JP; Ph. Eur.; USP
• Quality Level: 500
• vapor density: 1.59 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 44.6 mmHg ( 20 °C); 59 hPa ( 20 °C)
• product line: EMPROVE^® EXPERT
• assay: ≥99.2% (m/m)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 683 °F
• expl. lim.: 19 %, 60 °F
• concentration: ≥99.5 % (v/v)
• technique(s): API processing | polymorph screening: suitable
• 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
• density: 0.789 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): liquid formulation; ophthalmics; parenterals; pharma/biopharma processes; pharmaceutical; semi-solid formulation
• storage temp.: 2-25°C
• SMILES string: CCO
• InChI: 1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
• InChI key: LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove^® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC^® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Ethanol is used as a solvent in oral, topical, and parenteral formulations.
Due to its low microbial and endotoxin limits, Ethanol absolute Emprove^® Expert is especially suitable for high-risk applications.

Packaging

1, 2.5 L in Glass bottle

10 L in stainless steel drum

180 L in composite drum (primary PE)

1350 L in IBC (stainless steel)

500 ml

Footnote

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

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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