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Ethanol (denatured)

96.0-97.2%, puriss., meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP

Synonym(s):

Ethyl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
46.07
Beilstein:
1718733
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
15101802
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

product name

Ethanol, puriss., meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP, 96.0-97.2%

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

vapor pressure

44.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

grade

puriss.

Assay

96.0-97.2%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

683 °F

quality

meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP

expl. lim.

19 %, 60 °F

impurities

Residual solvents, complies
acid. or alk. react. impurities, in accordance
volatile impurities, in accordance
≤0.001% non-volatile matter
≤0.02% methanol (GC)
4.8-7.4% water (Karl Fischer)

refractive index

n20/D 1.3600 (lit.)

pH

7 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

bp

78 °C (lit.)

mp

−114 °C (lit.)

density

0.805-0.812 g/mL at 20 °C

absorption

in accordance

suitability

complies for appearance
complies for identity A
complies for identity B

format

neat

SMILES string

CCO

InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application


  • Chemical Analysis of the Antihyperglycemic, and Pancreatic α-Amylase, Lipase, and Intestinal α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activities of Cannabis sativa L. Seed Extracts.: This research uses ethanol as a solvent in the extraction process of Cannabis sativa seeds to evaluate its antihyperglycemic properties and enzymatic inhibition, which has significant implications for the development of therapeutic agents (Haddou et al., 2023).

  • GC/MS and 2D NMR-based approach to evaluate the chemical profile of hydroalcoholic extract from Agaricus blazei Murill and its anti-inflammatory effect on human neutrophils.: This study utilizes a hydroalcoholic solution, primarily ethanol, to extract and analyze the chemical constituents of Agaricus blazei Murill, highlighting its potential anti-inflammatory properties (Campelo et al., 2024).

  • Quantum Diamonds at the Beach: Chemical Insights into Silica Growth on Nanoscale Diamond using Multimodal Characterization and Simulation.: This research provides insights into the chemical interactions facilitated by ethanol in the growth processes of silica on nanoscale diamonds, showcasing the role of ethanol in nanotechnology and materials science (Sandoval et al., 2023).

  • Chemical Analysis of an Isotopically Labeled Molecule Using Two-Dimensional NMR Spectroscopy at 34 μT.: Ethanol is employed as a solvent in the chemical analysis of isotopically labeled molecules using NMR spectroscopy, emphasizing the versatility of ethanol in enhancing spectral resolution and analysis accuracy (Lee et al., 2023).

Caution

Pertains only in Germany: Nicht zu Fertigungszwecken1

Footnote

1Distribution and use of ethyl alcohol in Switzerland require a license from the Swiss Federal Alcohol Administration

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Danger

Hazard Statements

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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