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Ethyl alcohol, Pure

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≥99.50%, ACS reagent (Traceable to ACS product listing.), 200 proof, meets USP testing specifications

Synonym(s):

Ethanol, absolute alcohol, non-denatured ethanol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
64-17-5
Molecular Weight:
46.07
EC Number:
200-578-6
MDL number:
MFCD00003568
UNSPSC Code:
15101802
PubChem Substance ID:
329757444
NACRES:
NA.05
grade:
ACS reagent (Traceable to ACS product listing.)
bp:
78.3 °C
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Product Name

Ethyl alcohol, Pure, 200 proof, meets USP testing specifications

grade

ACS reagent (Traceable to ACS product listing.)

Quality Level

200

Agency

meets USP testing specifications

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

Assay

≥99.50%

form

liquid

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

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Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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concentration

200 proof

dilution

(for analytical testing)

evapn. residue

≤0.0025%

pH

7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

bp

78.3 °C

mp

-114 °C

solubility

water: soluble

λ

in H2O

UV absorption

λ: 240 nm Amax: 0.40
λ: 250 nm Amax: 0.30
λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.30
λ: 270 nm Amax: 0.10
λ: 340 nm Amax: 0.10

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, Aligned

SMILES string

OCC

InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

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The product is a non-denatured 200proof 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.[1] The impact of ethanol/water fumigation on the performance of diesel engines has been studied.[2]
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

Pure ethyl alcohol has been used for the homogenization of tissue samples.[3]

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H319

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

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SHBS5764
SHBS5332
SHBS4384
SHBS3932
SHBR5621

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Benjamin M Pri-Tal et al.
General and comparative endocrinology, 174(2), 166-174 (2011-09-13)
The annual killifish, Austrofundulus limnaeus, typically enters embryonic diapause at two distinct points of development, termed diapause II and III. This study explores the role of maternal and embryonic steroid hormones, including 17-β-estradiol (E2), androstenedione (A4) and testosterone (T), in
Assessment of a direct injection diesel engine fumigated with ethanol/water mixtures.
Morsy MH.
Energy Conversion and Management , 94, 406-414 (2015)
Sodium hydroxide-catalyzed transfer hydrogenation of carbonyl compounds and nitroarenes using ethanol or isopropanol as both solvent and hydrogen donor.
Wang D, et al.
J. Mol. Catal. A: Chem., 400, 14-21 (2015)
Ross B Mounsey et al.
Experimental neurology, 273, 36-44 (2015-08-06)
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common chronic neurodegenerative disorder, usually of idiopathic origin. Symptoms including tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity and postural instability are caused by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the nigrostriatal region of the brain. Symptomatic therapies are
Cem Kuscu et al.
Nature biotechnology, 32(7), 677-683 (2014-05-20)
RNA-guided genome editing with the CRISPR-Cas9 system has great potential for basic and clinical research, but the determinants of targeting specificity and the extent of off-target cleavage remain insufficiently understood. Using chromatin immunoprecipitation and high-throughput sequencing (ChIP-seq), we mapped genome-wide
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  1. How can I determine the shelf life / expiration / retest date of this product?

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    1. If this product has an expiration or retest date, it will be shown on the Certificate of Analysis (COA, CofA). If there is no retest or expiration date listed on the product's COA, we do not have suitable stability data to determine a shelf life. For these products, the only date on the COA will be the release date; a retest, expiration, or use-by-date will not be displayed.
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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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  3. Est ce que la référence 493546 pour éthanol pure est conditionnée dans un flacon en verre?

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    1. This product is packaged in an amber glass bottle with a red polypropylene cap with a HDPE/PTFE liner.

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  4. What apparatus do you recommend for HPLC solvent filtration?

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    1. The Sigma-Aldrich Vacuum Filtration Assembly gives you all the components you need including: funnel top, fritted glass funnel support, filtration flask, aluminum clamp, and silicone stopper.  The Acrodisc Syringe Filters offer high quality filtration for analytical samples, certified for HPLC to ensure low extractable and available in a broad range of membranes to meet sample compatibility requirements.

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  5. What is 190 proof and 200 proof ethanol?

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    1. All non-denatured ethanol products have a proof associated with the product description. The proof is a measure of the water content of the ethanol portion of the product. The proof is calculated as two times (2 x) the actual ethanol concentration by volume.

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  6. Who do I contact about larger solvent volume needs?

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    1. Email us at [email protected] or visit Sigma-Aldrich Fine Chemicals for development and manufacturing-scale inquiries: [email protected]

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  7. What are the options for drying solvents?

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    1. Sigma-Aldrich offers a full range of high-purity solvents with extremely low water levels specifically manufactured for moisture sensitive Organic and Biotech applications.  Sigma-Aldrich also carries various drying agents such as molecular sieves, which are typically compatible with organic solvents.

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  8. Can you recommend a Solvent Extractor for organics from aqueous solution?

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    1. Solvent extractors are often used for the quantitative extraction of organics from aqueous solutions and separations in immunoassays. The MIXXOR system has been applied successfully in many laboratory solvent extraction operations and is ideal for the rapid screening of alternative solvents for specific extraction problems.

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  9. How can I get help with the ATF paperwork for 190 and 200 proof ethanol?

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    1. Because these non-denatured ethanol products are federally regulated, an ATF permit is required to purchase 190 and 200 proof ethanol. Sigma-Aldrich takes the hassle out of this process for you! There is no ATF paperwork needed or records to be kept on your part. Sigma-Aldrich holds the permit, and immediately pays the federal excise tax. For more regulatory information regarding the tax on ethanol, visit the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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