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

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

Specifications

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: 500 mL
• Flash Point: 12°C (53.6°F)
• Identification: Pass Test
• Infrared Spectrum: Conforms to reference
• Packaging: Plastic Bottle
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Assay Percent Range: Assay: ≥99.5% (v/v)
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.001% max.
• Titratable Acid: 0.0005 mEq /g max.
• Linear Formula: C₂H₅OH
• Titratable Base: 0.0002 mEq /g max.
• 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)

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 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