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459836

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Ethyl alcohol, Pure

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200 proof, anhydrous, ≥99.5%

Synonym(s):
Ethanol, absolute alcohol, non-denatured ethanol
Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
46.07
EC Number:
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

anhydrous

Quality Level

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

Assay

≥99.5%

form

liquid

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

availability

not available in (Sales restictions may apply)

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

concentration

200 proof

impurities

<0.005% water

evapn. residue

<0.0005%

color

colorless

pH

7 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

bp

78.3 °C

mp

-114 °C

density

0.789 g/mL at 20 °C

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InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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grade

anhydrous

grade

ACS reagent (Traceable to ACS product listing.)

grade

ACS reagent (Traceable to ACS product listing.)

grade

for molecular biology

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

assay

≥99.5%

assay

≥99.50%

assay

≥99.50%

assay

≥99.45%

form

liquid

form

liquid

form

liquid

form

liquid

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

impurities

<0.005% water

impurities

-

impurities

-

impurities

≤0.2% (water)

General description

Pure ethyl alcohol is a non-denatured 200proof ethanol. Ethanol, a primary alcohol, is an important raw material for the synthesis of various compounds. It can be synthesized either from molasses by fermentation or by hydration of ethylene. It acts as a hydrogen source and reaction medium during the transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds in the presence of sodium hydroxide. The impact of ethanol/water fumigation on the performance of diesel engines has been studied. Anhydrous grade solvents show extremely low percentage water and low residue levels.
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

Ethanol has been used:
  • as a solvent for lovastatin.
  • as a solvent during the synthesis of (S)-4-hydroxy-2-keto-4-(2′-pyridyl)butyrate.
  • to fix tissue sections on a slide during laser capture microdissection (LCM).

Other Notes

Pure-Pac® II containers require the Micromatic MacroValve coupler for dispensing solvents, Z560723.
Sales restrictions may apply

Legal Information

Pure-Pac is a registered trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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