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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
16685992	Fisher BioReagents BP2818-100	100 mL
16606002	Fisher BioReagents BP2818-500	500 mL
16688242	Fisher BioReagents BP2818-212	2.5 L
16695992	Fisher BioReagents BP2818-4	4 L

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 64-17-5
• InChI Key: LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 702
• IUPAC Name: ethanol

• Molecular Formula: C2H6O
• Synonym: ethyl alcohol, alcohol, methylcarbinol, grain alcohol, ethyl hydroxide, ethyl hydrate, algrain, alcohol, anhydrol, tecsol
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16236
• SMILES: CCO

Specifications

• Melting Point: -114°C
• Color: Colorless
• Flash Point: 12°C (53.6°F)
• Infrared Spectrum: Conforms to reference
• Assay Percent Range: Assay: ≥99.5% (v/v)
• Molecular Formula: C2H6O
• Linear Formula: C₂H₅OH
• Water: 0.2% max.
• Synonym: ethyl alcohol, alcohol, methylcarbinol, grain alcohol, ethyl hydroxide, ethyl hydrate, algrain, alcohol, anhydrol, tecsol
• SMILES: CCO
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 46.069
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16236
• Percent Purity: ≥99.5%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethanol, Absolute (200 Proof)

• CAS: 64-17-5
• Boiling Point: 78°C
• Identification: Pass Test
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Residue after Evaporation: 0.001% max.
• Titratable Acid: 0.0005 mEq /g max.
• Titratable Base: 0.0002 mEq /g max.
• Merck Index: 15, 3814
• InChI Key: LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: ethanol
• PubChem CID: 702
• Formula Weight: 46.07
• Grade: DNase-, RNase- and Protease-Free

Safety and Handling

WARNING!

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

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