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8.18760
Ethyl alcohol, pure
≥99.5% (GC), for preparative purposes, synthesis, cleaning, extraction and analytical purposes, EMPLURA®
Synonym(s):
Ethyl alcohol
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About This Item
for cleaning
for extraction
for preparative purposes
for synthesis
food and beverages
industrial qc
pharmaceutical
59 hPa ( 20 °C)
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Product Name
Ethanol, absolute EMPLURA®
grade
for analytical purposes
for cleaning
for extraction
for preparative purposes
for synthesis
Quality Level
vapor density
1.59 (vs air)
vapor pressure
44.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)
59 hPa ( 20 °C)
product line
EMPLURA®
Assay
≥99.5% (GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
683 °F
potency
6200 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
expl. lim.
19 %, 60 °F
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impurities
≤0.2% Water
evapn. residue
≤0.0025%
refractive index
n20/D 1.3600 (lit.)
pH
7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)
bp
78 °C (lit.)
mp
−114 °C (lit.)
transition temp
flash point 12 °C
application(s)
environmental
food and beverages
industrial qc
pharmaceutical
format
neat
greener alternative category
, Aligned
storage temp.
2-30°C
SMILES string
CCO
InChI
1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
InChI key
LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Application
- Effects of ethanol or ethylene glycol exposure on PPAR gamma and aromatase expression in adipose tissue.: This study explores the biochemical effects of ethanol exposure on protein expressions impacting metabolic pathways in adipose tissues, highlighting its analytical application in understanding chemical interactions within biological systems (Vogel et al., 2024).
- Advancing ethanol content determination in hydrogels: non-destructive and operational methods for health and criminal inspections.: Focuses on non-destructive techniques for determining ethanol content in hydrogels, critical for applications in healthcare monitoring and forensic analysis, offering insights into ethanols role in public health and safety (de O Morais et al., 2024).
- The gastroprotective effect of Yucca filamentosa standardized crude leaves extract versus its nano-cubosomal formulation in ethanol-induced gastric injury.: Investigates the protective effects of plant extracts against ethanol-induced gastric damage, utilizing ethanol as a tool for studying therapeutic responses and formulation efficacy in clinical biochemistry settings (Hammad et al., 2024).
- Atomic Layer Deposition of TiO(2) on Si Window Enables In Situ ATR-SEIRAS Measurements in Strong Alkaline Electrolytes.: Describes the enhancement of spectroscopic measurements through the atomic layer deposition of TiO2, facilitated by ethanol processes, improving analytical methodologies in chemically aggressive environments (Cai et al., 2024).
Features and Benefits
- It is produced from grain or sugarcane, a renewable source
- Less toxic than synthetic ethanol (no toxic by-products)
- The production method is safer for the environment
Analysis Note
Identity (IR): conforms
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.789 - 0.790
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.0025 %
Water: ≤ 0.20 %
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary 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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How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?
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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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I am looking for the Ethanol for making 80% ethanol foe decontamination and cleaning. It does not have to be good grade. Could you tell me which one is suitable? I would like to purchase 25L.
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This product is a non-denatured Ethanol product. For general decontamination and cleaning purposes, denatured Ethanol is preferred as a more cost effective option. See the links below to review products that may be of interest:
R3279, 80% Reagent Alcohol, 1 Gal
https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/product/sigma/r3279362808, Reagent Alcohol, 90%, 1L, 4L, and 18L
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I would like to know whether this product is suitable for RNA extraction.
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This product is not tested for any specific application, including RNA extraction. Should this be a requirement, see product E7023, which is qualified for use in RNA and DNA extraction. Please see the link below to review this item:
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