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

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

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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

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

Assay Percent Range

Assay: ≥99.5% (v/v)

Residue after Evaporation

0.001% max.

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

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

46.069

Formula Weight

46.07

Percent Purity

≥99.5%

Grade

DNase-, RNase- and Protease-Free

Chemical Name or Material

Ethanol, Absolute (200 Proof)

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

SDS

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

SDS