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.
Brand Nu Laboratories Inc Denatured Alcohol Form 3-200 Proprietary Solvent 4 L
Denatured Alcohol Form 3-200 Proprietary Solvent 4 L.
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Reagent Alcohol | 64-17-5 | MFCD00003568 | 1L
Reagent Alcohol | 64-17-5 | MFCD00003568 | 1L
IMEB, Inc Reagent Alcohol, 95%, 1 gallon bottle
Tek-Select Reagent Alcohol 95%, 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 Ethyl alcohol, denatured | 64-17-5 | MFCD00003568 | 18 L
Ethyl alcohol, denatured | Mol Wt: 46.07 | 64-17-5 | MFCD00003568 | 18 L
IMEB, Inc REAGENT ALCOHOL, 85%, 1 GALLON
Tek-Select Reagent Alcohol 85%, 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.
Polysciences, Inc. Alcohol, 200 proof, ≥ 99.5%, USP
Our histology grade Alcohol Reagent 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. Suitable for most histological procedures.
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences RGNT ALCHL CHROMASOLV HPLC 2L
RGNT ALCHL CHROMASOLV HPLC 2L ..
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Ethyl alcohol, Pure 200 proof, anhydrous, >=99.5% | 64-17-5 | MFCD00003568 | 500ML
Ethyl alcohol, Pure 200 proof, anhydrous, >=99.5% | Purity: >=99.5% | Mol Wt: 46.07 | 64-17-5 | MFCD00003568 | 500ML
Andwin Scientific BDH ALCOHOL, 90% 4L
Ethanol is a clear colorless liquid chemical that has a mild alcohol-like odor. It is composed of 60-85% ethanol, 10-30% water, 3-5% isopropanol, and 2-5% methanol and is made to be used as a solvent. This product is classified as toxic. It is packaged in a 4 L poly bottle and is sold in a case of 4.
Sigma Aldrich Fine Chemicals Biosciences Ethyl alcohol, Pure, 64-17-5, MFCD00003568, 4x4L
Linear Formula: CH3CH2OH, Molecular Weight: 46.07, 200 proof, for molecular biology, Synonym: Ethanol, absolute alcohol, non-denatured ethanol.
Abcam MG-132 (Ethanol Solution), proteasome inhibitor
Cell-permeable, potent, reversible proteasome inhibitor
The product is subject to the following: Abcam Restricted Use Statement
