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E7148

Ethyl alcohol, Pure 190 proof

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≥95.0%, for molecular biology, 190 proof

Synonym(s):

Ethyl alcohol, Pure, Ethanol, absolute alcohol, non-denatured ethanol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
64-17-5
Molecular Weight:
46.07
UNSPSC Code:
15101802
PubChem Substance ID:
329799005
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
200-578-6
MDL number:
MFCD00003568
Assay:
≥95.0%
Bp:
78.3 °C
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Product Name

Ethyl alcohol, Pure 190 proof, for molecular biology

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

Quality Segment

200

type

for molecular biology

assay

≥95.0%

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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concentration

190 proof

pH

7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

bp

78.3 °C

mp

-114 °C

density

0.816 g/mL at 25 °C

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, Aligned

SMILES string

OCC

InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Our biotech solvents offer exceptional quality for reliable RNA extraction, ensuring optimal laboratory performance. With low water content and minimal residue, give clean UV spectra to minimize contamination.
  • High-Quality Biotech Solvents: Designed for optimal laboratory performance with low water content and minimal residues.
  • Ideal for RNA Extraction: Essential for genetic testing and research applications like PCR.
  • Ensures Integrity of Genetic Material: Promotes reliable and reproducible results.
  • Industry Compliant: Suitable for both academic and commercial laboratories, enhancing research efficiency.

This product is a non-denatured 190proof ethanol, suitable for molecular biology applications.
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

Ethyl alcohol, Pure (molecular biology grade) can be used in:      
  • The precipitation and purification of nucleic acids and proteins.
  • Histology to prepare staining and destaining reagents.       Dehydrating tissues prior to embedding.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply

pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

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Danger

hcodes

H225,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

flash_point_f

55.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

13 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Alcohols + Hazardous rank II

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

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