Ethanol solution
SIAL/NIST2897A - NIST® SRM® 2897a, nominal mass fraction 2%
Synonym: Ethyl alcohol
CAS Number: 64-17-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C2H6O
Molecular Weight: 46.07
MDL Number: MFCD00003568
Linear Formula: C2H5OH
Product Type: Chemical
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 5—Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries. This product utilizes reduced volumes of auxiliary substances that are less hazardous.
| agency | NIST standard reference material |
| application(s) | environmental |
| concentration | (nominal mass fraction 2%) |
| format | single component solution |
| grade | certified reference material |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1 |
| InChI key | LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | NIST® |
| packaging | pkg of 5 x 10 mL |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| SMILES string | CCO |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| Karl-Fischer titration: suitable |
| Application: | This SRM is intended for calibrating the instruments and techniques used for ethanol determination. |
| Features and Benefits: | • Available with the certificate documenting NIST-certified mass fraction values for ethanol obtained through gravimetric solution preparation. • The certified values are metrologically traceable to the SI derived unit for mass fraction, expressed as percent. • The NIST certificate is provided with expiration certificate, storage, handling, use, and maintenance instructions. |
| Features and Benefits: | 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". Click here  for more information. |
| General description: | One unit of SRM 2897a comprises five 10-milliliter ampoules, with each consisting of ~ 10 mL of solution. SRM 2897A_cert SRM 2897A_SDS |
| Legal Information: | NIST is a registered trademark of National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| Legal Information: | SRM is a registered trademark of National Institute of Standards and Technology |
| Other Notes: | Certified for the analytes listed below. Ethanol (C2H6O) See certificate for values and more details at nist.gov/SRM. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |