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Ethanol, Absolute (200 Proof), Molecular Biology Grade, Fisher BioReagents™

Meets ACS Specifications

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Additional Details:
Additional Details: CAS Number: 64-17-5 Weight: 3.14000kg Transport: UN number : 1170 Chem class : 3 Pack group : II


Quantity 4 L

Product Code. 16695992

Quantity Price
1 £ 2085.0 / 4 L
Estimated Shipment
29-04-2026
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  • Description and Specification
  • Alternative Products
  • Safety and Handling
Description and Specification

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 64-17-5
Molecular Formula C2H6O
InChI Key LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym ethyl alcohol,alcohol,methylcarbinol,grain alcohol,ethyl hydroxide,ethyl hydrate,algrain,alcohol,anhydrol,tecsol
PubChem CID 702
ChEBI CHEBI:16236
IUPAC Name ethanol
SMILES CCO

Specification

Chemical Name or Material Ethanol
Melting Point -114°C
Name Note Absolute (200 Proof)
CAS 64-17-5
Color Colorless
Quantity 4 L
Flash Point 12°C (53.6°F)
Identification Pass Test
Infrared Spectrum Conforms to reference
Physical Form Liquid
Purity Grade Notes DNase-, RNase- and Protease-Free
Residue after Evaporation 0.001% max.
Assay Percent Range Assay: ≥99.5% (v/v)
Titratable Acid 0.0005 mEq /g max.
Molecular Formula C2H6O
Titratable Base 0.0002 mEq /g max.
Linear Formula C2H5OH
Water 0.2% max.
Merck Index 15, 3814
Synonym ethyl alcohol,alcohol,methylcarbinol,grain alcohol,ethyl hydroxide,ethyl hydrate,algrain,alcohol,anhydrol,tecsol
Synonym ethyl alcohol,alcohol,methylcarbinol,grain alcohol,ethyl hydroxide,ethyl hydrate,algrain,alcohol,anhydrol,tecsol
Synonym ethyl alcohol,alcohol,methylcarbinol,grain alcohol,ethyl hydroxide,ethyl hydrate,algrain,alcohol,anhydrol,tecsol
Synonym ethyl alcohol,alcohol,methylcarbinol,grain alcohol,ethyl hydroxide,ethyl hydrate,algrain,alcohol,anhydrol,tecsol
Synonym ethyl alcohol,alcohol,methylcarbinol,grain alcohol,ethyl hydroxide,ethyl hydrate,algrain,alcohol,anhydrol,tecsol
Synonym ethyl alcohol,alcohol,methylcarbinol,grain alcohol,ethyl hydroxide,ethyl hydrate,algrain,alcohol,anhydrol,tecsol
Synonym ethyl alcohol,alcohol,methylcarbinol,grain alcohol,ethyl hydroxide,ethyl hydrate,algrain,alcohol,anhydrol,tecsol
Synonym ethyl alcohol,alcohol,methylcarbinol,grain alcohol,ethyl hydroxide,ethyl hydrate,algrain,alcohol,anhydrol,tecsol
Synonym ethyl alcohol,alcohol,methylcarbinol,grain alcohol,ethyl hydroxide,ethyl hydrate,algrain,alcohol,anhydrol,tecsol
Synonym ethyl alcohol,alcohol,methylcarbinol,grain alcohol,ethyl hydroxide,ethyl hydrate,algrain,alcohol,anhydrol,tecsol
Boiling Point 78°C
InChI Key LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCO
IUPAC Name ethanol
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 46.069
PubChem CID 702
ChEBI CHEBI:16236
Formula Weight 46.07
Percent Purity ≥99.5%
Grade Molecular Biology

  • Meets ACS Specifications
  • For nucleic acid purification and precipitation
  • Ultrapure molecular biology grade ethanol is used for the purification and precipitation of biomolecules such as nucleic acids and proteins
  • It is also used in histology to prepare staining and destaining reagents and for dehydrating tissues prior to embedding

Alternative Products
Safety and Handling

[Molecular Biology Grade Ethanol]

[Danger]

[{code=H225, sequence=1, description=Highly flammable liquid and vapour.}, {code=H301, sequence=2, description=Toxic if swallowed.}, {code=H311, sequence=3, description=Toxic in contact with skin.}, {code=H331, sequence=4, description=Toxic if inhaled.}, {code=H370, sequence=5, description=Causes damage to organs.}]

[{code=P301+P310, sequence=51, description=IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /}, {code=P303+P361+P353, sequence=52, description=IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.}, {code=P321, sequence=53, description=Specific treatment (see on this label).}, {code=P330, sequence=54, description=Rinse mouth.}, {code=P362+P364, sequence=55, description=Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.}, {code=P405, sequence=56, description=Store locked up.}, {code=P501b, sequence=57, description=Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.}]

[{code=MIXTURE LIST, sequence=1, description=Contain: ethanol}]

[{code=GHS02, sequence=1, description=FLAME}, {code=GHS06, sequence=2, description=SKULL & CROSSBONES}, {code=GHS08, sequence=3, description=HEALTH HAZARD}]


Product Identifier
  • Molecular Biology Grade Ethanol

Signal Word
  • Danger

Hazard Statement
  • H225- Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H301- Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311- Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H331- Toxic if inhaled.
  • H370- Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement
  • P301+P310- IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
  • P303+P361+P353- IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P321- Specific treatment (see on this label).
  • P330- Rinse mouth.
  • P362+P364- Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
  • P405- Store locked up.
  • P501b- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental Information
  • MIXTURE LIST- Contain: ethanol