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Ethanol, Absolute (200 Proof), Molecular Biology Grade, Fisher BioReagents™
Meets ACS Specifications
Chemical Identifiers
CAS | 64-17-5 |
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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 |
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
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 |
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
- 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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