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E7023

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Ethyl alcohol, Pure

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≥99.45%, for molecular biology, 200 proof, suitable for RNA extraction and DNA extraction

Synonym(s):

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

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
64-17-5
Molecular Weight:
46.07
EC Number:
200-578-6
MDL number:
MFCD00003568
UNSPSC Code:
15101802
PubChem Substance ID:
329799002
NACRES:
NA.21
Grade:
Molecular Biology
Assay:
≥99.45%
Technique(s):
DNA extraction: suitable
RNA extraction: suitable
Application(s):
agriculture
Bp:
78.3 °C

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Product Name

Ethyl alcohol, Pure 200 proof, Molecular Biology

grade

Molecular Biology

Quality Level

200

vapor density

1.59 (vs air)

Assay

≥99.45%

form

liquid

expl. lim.

3.1-27.7 %

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Safer Solvents and Auxiliaries
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry.

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concentration

200 proof

technique(s)

DNA extraction: suitable
RNA extraction: suitable

impurities

≤0.2% (water)

pH

7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L)

bp

78.3 °C

mp

-114 °C

density

0.789 g/mL at 20 °C

application(s)

agriculture

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Aligned,

SMILES string

OCC

InChI

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

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... GABRA1(2554), GLRA1(2741), GLRA2(2742)

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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 200proof, non-denatured absolute ethanol (100%). This is a molecular biology grade product and is tested for the RNase and Dnase.
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

Pure ethyl alcohol (ethanol) has been used in the following process:
  • DNA and RNA extraction
  • array hybridization
  • ethanol sedation assay
Suitable for use in the precipitation of nucleic acids

Biochem/physiol Actions

Positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors, and negative allosteric modulator of NMDA glutamate receptors.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H319

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

Regulatory Information

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SHBS9332
SHBS9240
SHBS8129

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. Is Product E7023, Ethanol 200 proof, denatured?

    No.  Product number E7023 is a nondenatured ethanol.

  3. Is Product E7023, Ethanol 200 proof, RNase and DNase free? 

    Yes. This is a molecular biology grade product and is tested for the RNase and Dnase.

  4. Can Product E7023, Ethanol 200 proof, be used for RNA extraction?

    Yes. This product is tested for use in RNA extraction.

  5. Is Product E7023, Ethanol 200 proof, 100% ethanol?

    Yes.  This product is 200 proof, absolute ethanol.  To determine the percentage of ethanol you can divide the proof number by 2.  Consequently, this product is 100% ethanol. 

  6. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

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Derek J Stefanik et al.
Nature protocols, 8(5), 892-899 (2013-04-13)
Among marine invertebrates, the starlet sea anemone Nematostella vectensis has emerged as an important laboratory model system. One advantage of working with this species relative to many other marine invertebrates is the ease of isolating relatively pure DNA, RNA and
Jaishree Garhyan et al.
BMC research notes, 6, 72-72 (2013-03-01)
Hybridization based assays and capture systems depend on the specificity of hybridization between a probe and its intended target. A common guideline in the construction of DNA microarrays, for instance, is that avoiding complementary stretches of more than 15 nucleic
Ran Lin et al.
PLoS genetics, 11(8), e1005366-e1005366 (2015-08-05)
The heavy consumption of ethanol can lead to alcohol use disorders (AUDs) which impact patients, their families, and societies. Yet the genetic and physiological factors that predispose humans to AUDs remain unclear. One hypothesis is that alterations in mitochondrial function
Ross B Mounsey et al.
Experimental neurology, 273, 36-44 (2015-08-06)
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common chronic neurodegenerative disorder, usually of idiopathic origin. Symptoms including tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity and postural instability are caused by the progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the nigrostriatal region of the brain. Symptomatic therapies are
Cem Kuscu et al.
Nature biotechnology, 32(7), 677-683 (2014-05-20)
RNA-guided genome editing with the CRISPR-Cas9 system has great potential for basic and clinical research, but the determinants of targeting specificity and the extent of off-target cleavage remain insufficiently understood. Using chromatin immunoprecipitation and high-throughput sequencing (ChIP-seq), we mapped genome-wide
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