Alcohol
Product Description
Alcohol
Application Notes
Alcohol is found in beverages for adults. It is often used as a preservative for specimens in the fields of science and medicine. Alcohol can be used as an antiseptic to disinfect the skin before injections are given, often along with iodine. Alcohols have applications in industry and science as reagents or solvents.
Usage Statement
Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Key Applications
Alcoholic beverages||Antiseptics||Preservative||Solvents
SKU | 02300010-CF |
Alternate Names | Ethanol; Aethanol; Aethylalkohol; Alcool ethylique; Alcool etilico; Alkohol; Alkoholu etylowego; Etanolo; Ethyl alcohol; Ethyl hydrate; Ethyl hydroxide; Etylowy alkohol; Methylcarbinol |
Application Notes | Alcohol is found in beverages for adults. It is often used as a preservative for specimens in the fields of science and medicine. Alcohol can be used as an antiseptic to disinfect the skin before injections are given, often along with iodine. Alcohols have applications in industry and science as reagents or solvents. |
Auto Ignition | 689° F (USCG, 1999) |
Beilstein Registry Number | 1718733 |
Boiling Point | 173.3° F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992) |
Density | 0.79 at 68° F (USCG, 1999) |
EC Number | 200-578-6 |
Flash Point | 55° F (NTP, 1992) |
Format | liquid |
Grade | Anhydrous; ACS Reagent Grade |
Hazard Statements | H225 |
Applications | Alcoholic beverages||Antiseptics||Preservative||Solvents |
MDL # | MFCD00003568 |
Melting Point | -173.4° F (NTP, 1992) |
Molecular Formula | C2H6O |
Molecular Weight | 46.069 g/mol |
Partition Coefficient | Log P(oct) = -0.32 (Lit.) |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Faceshields, Full-face particle respirator, Gloves, Respirator cartridge, Respirator filter |
Physical Appearance | Clear Liquid |
Product Families Description | Ethyl alcohol |
Product Overview | Alcohol |
RTECS Number | KQ6300000 |
Safety Symbol | GHS02 |
Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73° F (NTP, 1992) |
Storage and Handling | Store at Room temperature (15 - 30 °C). |
Usage Statement | Research Use Only (RUO). Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals. |
Vapor Density | 1.59 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air) |
Vapor Pressure | 40 mm Hg at 66° F ; 50 mm Hg at 77° F (NTP, 1992) |