Molekula
Ethanol absolute ≥99.9%
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 1999 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Ethanol absolute ≥99.9% is a high-purity, anhydrous form of ethanol used as a solvent, disinfectant, and reagent in laboratories, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. It is also employed in fuel production and as a processing aid in food and beverage manufacturing. This chemical has a CAS number of 64-17-5, with the molecular formula C2H6O and a molecular weight of 46.07. It is stored at ambient conditions and carries a signal word of "Danger." Molekula supplies Ethanol absolute ≥99.9% from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 L — $105.70 per pack
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2.5 L — $167.20 per pack
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5 L — $228.00 per pack
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25 L — $836.00 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless, clear, volatile, flammable liquid, hygroscopic. |
| Boiling Point | ~78°C |
| Water | ≤ 0.1% (1000 ppm) |
| Solubility | Miscible with water & Methylene Chloride. It burns with a blue, smokeless flame. |
| Strength | ≥ 99.9 % V/V 20°C |
| Acidity / Alkalinity | The solution is pink. (≤30 ppm, expressed as Actic acid) ≤1.0mL 0.01 M NaOH |
| Content | ≥ 99.5 % V/V 15.56°C & 20°C |
| Identification A - Relative Density | 0.790 - 0.793 (20°C) |
| Identification B - Infrared Absorption | Neat IR spectrum |
| Absorbance (5 cm Cell) 1 | ≤0.40 @ 240nm |
| Absorbance (5 cm Cell) 2 | ≤0.30 250-260 nm |
| Absorbance (5 cm Cell) 3 | ≤0.10 270-340 nm |
| Absorbance (5 cm Cell) 4 | Spectrum shows steadily descending curve with no peaks or shoulders |
| Volatile / Organic impurities 1 | Methanol: ≤200 ppm |
| Volatile / Organic impurities 2 | Acetaldehyde and Acetal: ≤10ppm as Acetaldehyde |
| Volatile / Organic impurities 3 | Benzene: ≤ 2ppm |
| Volatile / Organic impurities 4 | Total of other impurities: ≤ 300 ppm |
| Volatile / Organic impurities 5 | Disregard limit: ≤ 9 ppm |
| Residue on Evaporation / Nonvolatile Residue | ≤ 25 ppm M/V |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 13 °C |
| Transport Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear, colorless, very mobile liquid |
| Odour | Pleasant |
| Melting Point | -114.1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 78.2 °C |
| Density | 0.79 (relative, water = 1) |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Miscible with ethyl ether, acetone, chloroform; soluble in benzene |
| Vapour Pressure | 5.8 kPa at 20 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.3611 |
| pKa | pKa = 15.9 (at 25 °C) |
| log P (octanol/water) | -0.31 |
Source: PubChem CID 702 (HSDB, DrugBank, ICSC, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA))
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90037748 |
| CAS Number | 64-17-5 |
| IUPAC Name | ethanol |
| EC Number | 200-578-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H6O |
| Molecular Weight | 46.07 |
| Exact Mass | 46.0419 |
| SMILES | CCO |
| InChIKey | LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3 |
| PubChem CID | 702 |
| UN Number | UN1170 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2207.10.6090 |
| Tariff Code | 2207100090 |
Safety & GHS
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Flammable
GHS02
Hazard statements
- H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Quality certificates
Molekula Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), audited by a UKAS-accredited body. Both certificates are valid to 17 May 2028.
Synonyms
- alcohol
- Algrain
- Anhydrol
- ethanol
- ethyl alcohol
- Ethyl hydrate
- Ethyl hydroxide
- grain alcohol
- Methylcarbinol
- Tecsol
Frequently asked questions
What is absolute ethanol ≥99.9% commonly used for?
Absolute ethanol ≥99.9% is primarily used as a solvent in laboratories, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, as well as for extraction, cleaning, and as a fuel additive.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of absolute ethanol?
The chemical formula is **C₂H₆O**, and the molecular weight is **46.07 g/mol**.
How should absolute ethanol ≥99.9% be stored?
Store in a tightly sealed container at **ambient temperature**, away from ignition sources, as it is flammable.
What grades of ethanol does Molekula supply, and is ≥99.9% available?
Molekula supplies **absolute ethanol ≥99.9%**, which is the highest purity grade for applications requiring minimal water content.
Can Molekula supply absolute ethanol ≥99.9% in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply absolute ethanol ≥99.9% in bulk, with quantities tailored to your specific requirements—please contact us for details.
What documentation comes with an order of absolute ethanol ≥99.9%?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, **Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS)**, and a **batch-specific label** with hazard warnings (Signal Word: **Danger**).
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