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E7148

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Ethyl alcohol, Pure

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≥95.0%, for molecular biology, 190 proof

Synonym(s):

Ethanol, absolute alcohol, non-denatured ethanol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
46.07
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
15101802
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

product name

Ethyl alcohol, Pure, 190 proof, for molecular biology

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

type

for molecular biology

Assay

≥95.0%

form

liquid

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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concentration

190 proof

pH

7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

bp

78.3 °C

mp

-114 °C

density

0.816 g/mL at 25 °C

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InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is a non-denatured 190proof ethanol, suitable for molecular biology applications.
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

Ethyl alcohol, Pure (molecular biology grade) can be used in:      
  • The precipitation and purification of nucleic acids and proteins.
  • Histology to prepare staining and destaining reagents.       Dehydrating tissues prior to embedding.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply

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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 - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

13 °C - closed cup


Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Alcohols
Hazardous rank II

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

E7148-4X1GA-CO:
E7148-1GA:
E7148-VAR:
E7148-BULK:
E7148-6X500ML:
E7148-4X1GA:
E7148-4GA:
E7148-BULK-SP:
E7148-500ML:


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