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Ethyl alcohol, Pure

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≥95.0%, ACS spectrophotometric grade, 190 proof, suitable for UV/Vis spectroscopy

Synonym(s):

Ethanol, absolute alcohol, non-denatured ethanol

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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, ACS spectrophotometric grade, 95.0%

grade

ACS spectrophotometric grade

Quality Level

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

Assay

95.0%

form

liquid

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

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Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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concentration

190 proof

technique(s)

UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable

impurities

H2SO4, passes test (darkened)
MnO4- reducers, passes test
acetone, passes test
isopropanol, passes test
≤0.0002 meq/g Titr. base
≤0.0005 meq/g Titr. acid
≤0.1% methanol

evapn. residue

≤0.001%

color

APHA: ≤10

bp

78.3 °C

mp

-114 °C

solubility

H2O: passes test

density

0.816 g/mL at 25 °C

λ

H2O reference

UV absorption

λ: 210 nm Amax: 0.40
λ: 220 nm Amax: 0.25
λ: 230 nm Amax: 0.15
λ: 240 nm Amax: 0.05
λ: 270-400 nm Amax: 0.01

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InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

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Pure ethyl alcohol is a non-denatured 190proof 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. Spectrophotometric grade solvent are of high purity grade with low UV absorption.
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


  • Monitoring and evaluation of alcoholic fermentation processes using a chemocapacitor sensor array.: Ethyl alcohol is studied not just as a product but also as an analytical tool in monitoring fermentation processes. This work illustrates the integration of sensor technology with chemical analysis, highlighting advancements in analytical techniques for monitoring and quality control in the beverage industry (Oikonomou et al., 2014).

  • Ancient nigella seeds from Boyali Höyük in north-central Turkey.: Utilizing ethyl alcohol in the conservation and analysis of ancient botanical remains, this historical study reflects the critical role of analytical chemistry in archaeological research, providing insights into ancient agricultural practices (Salih et al., 2009).

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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)

57.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

14 °C - closed cup


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