Ethanol
Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, simple, organic alcohol. Available in various reagent grades, it has applications as a lab/medicinal solvent, an antiseptic, a fuel source/additive, a precursor to organic compounds, etc.
Denatured alcohol (CAS 64-17-5), also known as denatured ethanol or industrial methylated spirit (IMS), is ethanol (ethyl alcohol) to which has been added small known quantities of other substances, so as to ‘denature’ or adulterate it in a controlled manner.
What Additives are Used in Denatured Alcohol?
Often, the additive is methanol (at 5 to 10%), but isopropanol (IPA), methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), acetone or methyl isobutyl ketone (typically all at 1%) may be used. Denatonium can be added for a bitter taste, colored dyes such as methyl violet for visual identification, or a combination may also be used. The purpose of these additives is to create ethanol that is not suitable for human consumption.
The primary purpose of denaturation is to render the ethanol unfit, unpalatable, and unsafe for recreational human consumption, or unsuitable for any other unauthorized purpose. Denaturation usually makes the product exempt from duty payable and other taxes, making it cheaper to purchase.
How Is Denatured Alcohol Used?
Denatured alcohol is used commercially and in industry:
• As a general-purpose solvent, especially for removal of adhesives, waxes, and paint
• For cleaning and degreasing apparatus and equipment
• As a fuel for burners and stoves
• As a surface disinfectant or sterilizer for use in cleanrooms, laboratories, and clinical environments, presented as a liquid, spray, gel, or pre-moistened wiper
• As a preservative and antibacterial agent in cosmetics
Denatured alcohol with added methanol is acutely toxic. It is flammable at room temperature and storage in a secure location is recommended. Due attention should also be given to all other appropriate precautions necessary for handling these chemicals.
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Polyvinylpyrrolidone average mol wt 40,000 | 9003-39-8 | MFCD00149016 | 500g
Polyvinylpyrrolidone average mol wt 40,000 | 9003-39-8 | MFCD00149016 | 500g
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eMolecules 2770681-85-9 | [(7-{4-[(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)carbonyl]-2,6-dimethylphenoxy}-4-hydroxy-1-methoxyisoquinolin-3-yl)formamido]acetic acid | Synthonix548.523 | C29H25FN2O8 | 96.000 | COc1cc(F)cc(c1)C(=O)c1cc(C)c(Oc2ccc3c(O)c(nc(OC)c3c2)C(=O)NCC(O)=O)c(C)c1 | 10mg | 784553015
[(7-{4-[(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)carbonyl]-2,6-dimethylphenoxy}-4-hydroxy-1-methoxyisoquinolin-3-yl)formamido]acetic acid | Synthonix | 2770681-85-9548.523 | C29H25FN2O8 | 96.000 | COc1cc(F)cc(c1)C(=O)c1cc(C)c(Oc2ccc3c(O)c(nc(OC)c3c2)C(=O)NCC(O)=O)c(C)c1 | 10mg | 784553015
Electron Microscopy Sciences Reagent Alcohol 50% 500 ML
Used in Alizarin Red S for calcium deposits staining. See references: McGee-Russell, S.M., J. Histochem., 6:22-42, 1958 or Clark, G., (ed), Staining Procedures, 3rd d., Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, p. 140, c. 1973.
eMolecules 2217671-41-3 | Medchem Express | POLA1 inhibitor 1 | 5mg | 784544059 | HY-147812 | 417.505 | C26H27NO4
AstaTech | 2-[(PIPERIDIN-1-YL)METHYL]ACRYLIC ACID | 0.1g | 721754450 | AB1575 | 95.000 | 4969-03-3 | MFCD06208437 | 169.224 | C9H15NO2
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eMolecules PCL-acid, MW 10,000 | Broadpharm |330.465 | C18H34O5 | 0.000 | OCCCCCC(=O)OCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O | 500mg | 761706983
PCL-acid, MW 10,000 | Broadpharm |330.465 | C18H34O5 | 0.000 | OCCCCCC(=O)OCCCCCCCCCCCC(O)=O | 500mg | 761706983
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Povidone meets USP testing specifications | 9003-39-8 | MFCD00149016 | 100G
Povidone meets USP testing specifications | 9003-39-8 | MFCD00149016 | 100G
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Polyvinylpyrrolidone powder, BioXtra, suitable for mouse embryo cell culture | 9003-39-8 | MFCD00149016 | 100G
Polyvinylpyrrolidone powder, BioXtra, suitable for mouse embryo cell culture | 9003-39-8 | MFCD00149016 | 100G
eMolecules 2386393-03-7 | 3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-iodobenzoic acid | Synthonix278.045 | C8H7IO3 | 95.000 | OCc1cc(I)cc(c1)C(O)=O | 25mg | 779537145
3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-iodobenzoic acid | Synthonix | 2386393-03-7278.045 | C8H7IO3 | 95.000 | OCc1cc(I)cc(c1)C(O)=O | 25mg | 779537145
Ethos Biosciences Ethanol 50%, Denatured, 1gal, Ethos
Ethanol 50% Denatured is a solvent suitable for general laboratory, pathology, and research applications. Commonly used as a dehydrating agent in tissue processing, it is ideal for histology workflows, slide preparation, and reagent formulation. This clear, colorless alcohol provides consistent performance for reliable specimen handling and analytical results. It is also widely used for cleaning, solvent extraction, instrument maintenance, and other routine laboratory tasks. Supplied in chemically compatible containers, Ethanol 50% Denatured is appropriate for clinical, research, pharmaceutical, and industrial laboratory environments.
Medchemexpress LLC Oxysophocarpine | 26904-64-3 | MFCD08689951 | ≥98.0% | 262.35 | C15H22N2O2 | 10 MG
Oxysophocarpine is a quinolizidine alkaloid supplied as an analytical research standard for laboratory use. It is provided as a solid powder in small-mass vials and is intended for biochemical and pharmacological studies; store protected from light at low temperature.
- Alkaloid research standard for biochemical and pharmacological studies.
- Reported neuroprotective and anti-nociceptive activity.
- Molecular formula C15H22N2O2; molecular weight 262.35.
- Purity ≥98.0%.
- Supplied in small-mass vials (1 mg-10 mg); store at 4°C protected from light; solutions require low-temperature storage.
eMolecules 133604-58-7 | m-PEG16-alcohol | Broadpharm | MFCD27977525 | 736.890 | C33H68O17 | 98.000 | COCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCO | 1g | 229582256
m-PEG16-alcohol | Broadpharm | 133604-58-7 | MFCD27977525 | 736.890 | C33H68O17 | 98.000 | COCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCOCCO | 1g | 229582256
IMEB, Inc Reagent Alcohol, 100%, 1 gallon bottle
Tek-Select Reagent Alcohol 100%, 1 Gallon. Tek-Select Reagent Alcohol is composed of 90 parts ethyl alcohol, 5 parts methyl alcohol, and 5 parts isopropyl alcohol, v/v blend. Preferred mixture for dehydrating tissue samples prior to embedding and microscope slide staining. Tek-Select Reagent Alcohols are suitable for most histological procedures. 1 Gallon Bottle.
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Polyvinylpyrrolidone for molecular biology, nucleic acid hybridization tested, mol wt 360,000 | 9003-39-8 | MFCD00149016 | 500G
Polyvinylpyrrolidone for molecular biology, nucleic acid hybridization tested, mol wt 360,000 | 9003-39-8 | MFCD00149016 | 500G
Medchemexpress LLC Cintirorgon | 2055536-64-4 | MFCD31544352 | 99.1% | 603.53 g/mol | C27H23F6NO6S | 50 MG
Cintirorgon (LYC-55716) is a selective, orally bioavailable retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor γ (RORγ) agonist used as a research tool to modulate RORγ-dependent gene expression in T lymphocytes. It is provided as a high-purity solid suitable for in vitro and in vivo studies, with documented solubility and storage recommendations to preserve stability.
- Selective RORγ agonist for immunology research.
- Orally bioavailable small-molecule modality.
- High reported purity, useful for pharmacology studies.
- Soluble in DMSO and ethanol; forms clear in vivo formulations at practical concentrations.
- Stable when stored as a powder under recommended cold conditions.
- Available in small milligram pack sizes for preclinical experiments.
Bioworld Ethanol, Denatured, 72%, 4 L
It is a volatile, flammable, colorless straight-chain, primary alcohol and used as solvent and fuel.Appearance: Colourless liquidAtomic Number: Not available.Boiling Point : 78°CChEBI : Not available.Crystal_Structure : Not available.Density : 0.789 g/cm3Electron Configuration : Not available.InChI : Not available.InChIKey : Not available.Ionization Energy : Not available.IUPAC_Name: EthanolMelting Point: W22;114°CMolar Mass: 46.07 g/molNFPA 704: Not available.RTECS Number: KQ6300000Synonyms: Ethyl Alcohol, Reagent Alcohol