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

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4 L

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
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 64-17-5
Molecular Formula C2H6O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 46.069 g/mol
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

Specifications

Melting Point -114°C
Color Colorless
Boiling Point 78°C
Quantity 4 L
Flash Point 12°C (53.6°F)
Identification Pass Test
Infrared Spectrum Conforms to Reference
Physical Form Liquid
Residue after Evaporation 0.001% Max
Assay Percent Range Assay: ≥99.5%(v/v)
Titratable Acid 0.0005 mEq/g Max
Titratable Base 0.0002 mEq /g Max
Linear Formula C2H5OH
Water 0.2% Max
Merck Index 15, 3814
Formula Weight 46.07 amu
Percent Purity ≥99.5%
Grade DNase-, RNase- and Protease-Free
Chemical Name or Material Ethanol, Absolute (200 Proof)
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement WARNING!
Precautionary Statement

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
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