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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
46.07
Beilstein:
1718733
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
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Product Name

Ethanol, ≥99.5%, suitable for absorption spectrum analysis

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

vapor pressure

44.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.5%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

683 °F

expl. lim.

19 %, 60 °F

availability

available only in Japan

greener alternative product characteristics

Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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technique(s)

UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.3600 (lit.)

pH

7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

bp

78 °C (lit.)

mp

−114 °C (lit.)

suitability

suitable for absorption spectrum analysis

format

neat

greener alternative category

SMILES string

CCO

InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry. This product is a bio-based ethanol and is aligned with the 5th principle of Green Chemistry "Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries" and 7th principle "Use of Renewable Feedstock".

Footnote

1Distribution and use of ethyl alcohol in Switzerland require a license from the Swiss Federal Alcohol Administration

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Hazard 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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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