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Ethyl alcohol, Pure

≥99.5%, anhydrous, 200 proof

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Synonym(s):

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:
57650645
NACRES:
NA.21
EC Number:
200-578-6
MDL number:
MFCD00003568
Assay:
≥99.5%
Grade:
anhydrous
Bp:
78.3 °C
Vapor pressure:
57.26 hPa ( 19.6 °C)
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Product Name

Ethyl alcohol, Pure, 200 proof, anhydrous, ≥99.5%

grade

anhydrous

Quality Segment

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

vapor pressure

57.26 hPa ( 19.6 °C)

assay

≥99.5%

form

liquid

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

availability

not available in (Sales restictions may apply)

sustainability

Sustainability features

concentration

200 proof

impurities

<0.005% water

evapn. residue

<0.0005%

color

colorless

pH

7 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

bp

78.3 °C

mp

-114 °C

density

0.789 g/mL at 20 °C

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SMILES string

OCC

InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Our anhydrous solvents deliver exceptionally low water content, making them the ideal choice for moisture-sensitive laboratory applications. Packaged in the exclusive Sure/Seal™ septum bottle system, they are reliably protected against moisture ingress from first use to last drop. The innovative Sure/Seal™ closure combines an advanced plug-style liner with an airtight elastomer and crimp cap design to ensure consistent product integrity. Three unique liner materials provide optimal chemical compatibility across a broad range of solvents. Sure/Seal™ packaging is proven to maintain anhydrous conditions even after repeated punctures. With more than 70 products across all major solvent families, available in pack sizes from 100 mL to 2 L, the portfolio meets virtually every laboratory need. By choosing ready-to-use anhydrous solvents in Sure/Seal™ packaging, researchers eliminate the need for time-consuming and hazardous in-house solvent drying and distillation - saving time, reducing risk, and improving reproducibility.

Application

Anhydrous solvents in Sure/Seal™ packaging are essential wherever water contamination would compromise experimental results. They are widely used in moisture-sensitive applications such as organic synthesis - including Grignard reactions, organometallic chemistry, and catalysis - as well as in peptide, oligonucleotide, and pharmaceutical synthesis.

Packaging

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Other Notes

Pure-Pac® II containers require the Micromatic MacroValve coupler for dispensing solvents, Z560723.
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Legal Information

Pure-Pac is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Sure/Seal is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

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

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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