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

Meets ACS Specifications

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
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Description

Description

Meets ACS Specifications

  • 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
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

64-17-5
LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
702
ethanol
C2H6O
ethyl alcohol, alcohol, methylcarbinol, grain alcohol, ethyl hydroxide, ethyl hydrate, algrain, alcohol, anhydrol, tecsol
CHEBI:16236
CCO

Specifications

-114°C
Colorless
12°C (53.6°F)
Conforms to reference
Assay: ≥99.5% (v/v)
C2H6O
C2H5OH
0.2% max.
ethyl alcohol, alcohol, methylcarbinol, grain alcohol, ethyl hydroxide, ethyl hydrate, algrain, alcohol, anhydrol, tecsol
CCO
46.069
CHEBI:16236
≥99.5%
Ethanol, Absolute (200 Proof)
64-17-5
78°C
Pass Test
Liquid
0.001% max.
0.0005 mEq /g max.
0.0002 mEq /g max.
15, 3814
LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
ethanol
702
46.07
DNase-, RNase- and Protease-Free
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

WARNING!

Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause central nervous system effects. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans. Substances known to cause developmental toxicity in humans. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention. Obtain medical attention. Move to fresh air.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:3
Instability:0

Product Identifier
  • Molecular Biology Grade Ethanol

Signal Word
  • Danger

Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Flammable liquid Category 2

Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
  • P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • 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.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
  • P405-Store locked up.
  • P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : ethanol

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