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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethanol

greener alternative

≥99.5%, suitable for absorption spectrum analysis

Synonym(s):
Ethyl alcohol
Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
46.07
Beilstein:
1718733
EC Number:
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

vapor pressure

44.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.5%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

683 °F

expl. lim.

19 %, 60 °F

availability

available only in Japan

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technique(s)

UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.3600 (lit.)

pH

7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

bp

78 °C (lit.)

mp

−114 °C (lit.)

density

0.789 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

suitability

suitable for absorption spectrum analysis

format

neat

SMILES string

CCO

InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Footnote

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

Pictograms

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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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FSL

Flammable liquids
Alcohols
Hazardous rank II

ISHL Indicated Name

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ISHL Notified Names

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