Ethanol solution
SIAL/NIST2898A - NIST® SRM® 2898a, nominal mass fraction 6%
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.
| application(s) | environmental |
| concentration | (nominal mass fraction 6%) |
| 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 Standard Reference Material (SRM) is a solution composed of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) in water, with a nominal mass fraction of 6%. It is primarily intended for the calibration of instruments and techniques used in the determination of ethanol. |
| Features and Benefits: | • The certified mass fraction value is derived from results obtained through the gravimetric preparation of the solution and analytical data determined via gas chromatography. • Maintenance and expiration of SRM certification, instructions for handling, storage, and use are provided on NIST certificate. |
| 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: | Each unit of SRM 2898a contains five 10-milliliter ampoules, with each ampoule containing ~ 10 mL of solution. For more information, please refer to the SDS and COA. SRM 2898A_cert SRM 2898A_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-Water Solution See certificate for values and more details at nist.gov/SRM. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |