Molekula
Ethanol absolute p. A.
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Ethanol absolute p. A. is a high-purity alcohol used in laboratory and industrial applications requiring minimal water content. It serves as a solvent, reagent, and cleaning agent in chemical and pharmaceutical processes. Available in 1 L and 5 L bottles, it has a CAS number of 64-17-5, molecular formula C2H6O, and molecular weight of 46.07 g/mol. Stored at ambient temperature, it is classified as dangerous due to flammability. Molekula supplies Ethanol absolute p. A. from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| Water | ≤ 0.1% |
| Purity (GC) | ≥ 99.5% |
| Residue on Evaporation | ≤ 25ppm |
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 | 90005199 |
| 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)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- alcohol
- Algrain
- Anhydrol
- ethanol
- ethyl alcohol
- Ethyl hydrate
- Ethyl hydroxide
- grain alcohol
- Methylcarbinol
- Tecsol
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethanol absolute p. A. used for?
It is commonly used as a solvent in laboratories and in the production of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Ethanol absolute p. A.?
The formula is C2H6O and the molecular weight is 46.07 g/mol.
How should Ethanol absolute p. A. be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from heat and ignition sources.
What grade of Ethanol absolute p. A. is available?
It is available in a pure, absolute grade suitable for analytical and laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply Ethanol absolute p. A. in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Ethanol absolute p. A. in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with an order of Ethanol absolute p. A.?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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