Ethanol

SIGALD/02870 - ACS reagent, prima fine spirit, without additive, F15 o¹

Synonym: Ethyl alcohol

CAS Number: 64-17-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂H₆O
Molecular Weight: 46.07
EC Number: 200-578-6
MDL Number: MFCD00003568
Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂OH
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price


45-02870-25L-F	25 L	No Price

Properties
Descriptions
Safety Info.
Basic Data

autoignition temp.	683 °F
availability	available only in Switzerland
bp	78 °C
	78 °C (lit.)
cation traces	Al: ≤0.5 mg/kg
	Ba: ≤0.1 mg/kg
	Bi: ≤0.1 mg/kg
	Ca: ≤0.5 mg/kg
	Cd: ≤0.05 mg/kg
	Co: ≤0.02 mg/kg
	Cr: ≤0.02 mg/kg
	Cu: ≤0.1 mg/kg
	Fe: ≤0.1 mg/kg
	K: ≤0.5 mg/kg
	Li: ≤0.1 mg/kg
	Mg: ≤0.1 mg/kg
	Mn: ≤0.02 mg/kg
	Mo: ≤0.1 mg/kg
	Na: ≤1 mg/kg
	Ni: ≤0.02 mg/kg
	Pb: ≤0.1 mg/kg
	Sr: ≤0.1 mg/kg
	Zn: ≤0.1 mg/kg
color	clear
dilution	(for analytical testing)
evapn. residue	≤0.001%
expl. lim.	19 %
	19 %, 60 °F
form	liquid
format	neat
grade	ACS reagent
greener alternative category	Aligned
greener alternative product characteristics	Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry .
impurities	≤0.001% aldehyde (as CH₃CHO)
	≤0.001% formaldehyde (HCHO)
	≤0.001% ketone (as CH₃COCH₃)
	≤0.002% free acid (as CH₃COOH)
	≤0.2% methanol (CH₃OH)
InChI	1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
InChI key	LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp	−114 °C (lit.)
	-114 °C
pH	7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L)
quality	prima fine spirit, without additive, F15 o¹
Quality Level	200
refractive index	n20/D 1.3600 (lit.)
shelf life	~7 yr
SMILES string	CCO
solubility	water: soluble (completely)
sustainability	Greener Alternative Product
vapor density	1.59 (vs air)
vapor pressure	44.6 mmHg
	44.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Application:	Poly(sulfobetaine) versus poly(ethylene glycol) based copolymer modified polyurethane catheters for antifouling: This study examines the use of ethanol in the synthesis of polymers designed to reduce biological fouling on medical devices, highlighting its role in advanced healthcare materials research (Cao et al., 2024 ). Green synthesis of polyimide by using an ethanol solvothermal method for aqueous zinc batteries: Ethanol is used as a green solvent in the innovative synthesis of polyimide structures, emphasizing its importance in sustainable material production and energy storage solutions (Zhao et al., 2024 ). Modulation of gut microbiota with probiotics as a strategy to counteract endogenous and exogenous neurotoxicity: Research explores the indirect applications of ethanol in the solvent extraction processes used for studying neuroprotective strategies in medical research (Skalny et al., 2024 ). Superselective Ablative Chemo-ethanol Embolization for Recurrent Single Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Six-Month Outcome Analysis: This clinical study utilizes ethanol directly in therapeutic interventions, demonstrating its critical use in oncological treatments to improve patient outcomes (Lee et al., 2024 ). Self-Assembly Reinforced Alginate Fibers for Enhanced Strength, Toughness, and Bone Regeneration: Ethanol is employed in the processing of novel biomaterials designed for medical applications, showcasing its utility in the development of regenerative medicine technologies (Cui et al., 2024 ).
Disclaimer:	Distribution and use of ethyl alcohol require a license from the Swiss Federal Alcohol Administration
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.
Other Notes:	¹Distribution and use of ethyl alcohol in Switzerland require a license from the Swiss Federal Alcohol Administration
Other Notes:	Sales restrictions may apply
Other Notes:	The article number 02870-4X2.5L-F will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 02870-2.5L-F which is physically identical with the same exact specifications. The article number 02870-6X1L-F will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 02870-1L-F which is physically identical with the same exact specifications. The article number 02890-4X2.5L-F will be discontinued. Please order the single bottle 02890-2.5L-F which is physically identical with the same exact specifications.

Symbol	GHS02,GHS07
Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H225 - H319
Precautionary statements	P210 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes	F
Risk Statements	11
Safety Statements	7-16
RIDADR	UN1170 - class 3 - PG 2 - Ethanol
WGK Germany	WGK 1
Flash Point(F)	55.4 °F
Flash Point(C)	13 °C

bp	78 °C (lit.); 78 °C
mp	-114 °C; −114 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index	n20/D 1.3600 (lit.)
UNSPSC	15101802

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