Ethanol absolute ≥100% (v/v) USP for molecular biology (200 Proof)

Supplier: Decon Labs
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Synonyms: Ethyl alcohol

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71006-010CS 2555.73 USD
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Ethanol absolute ≥100% (v/v) USP for molecular biology (200 Proof)
Ethanol

Decon’s 200 proof ethanol (100% ethanol) is a Molecular Biology Grade, pure ethanol product made to USP specifications and is tested for DNAase / RNAase activity and its ability to precipitate DNA from solution. Molecular Biology Grade Ethanol can be used in absolute form or diluted for use in most applications in Molecular Biology Laboratories.

Ordering Information: Pure Ethanol products are taxed according to the government schedule of excise taxes detailed in 27 CFR Chapter 1 section 27.41. This excise tax is included in the cost of this product. There is no need for Federal Permits.


  • Total alcohol: 99.5%
  • Ethyl alcohol: 99.5%
  • Denaturant: none

Formula: C₂H₅OH
MW: 46.07 g/mol
Boiling Pt: 78.3 °C (1013 hPa)
Melting Pt: –117 °C
Density: 0.7895 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Flash Pt: 12 °C
Storage Temperature: Ambient
MDL Number: MFCD00003568
CAS Number: 64-17-5
EINECS: 200-578-6
UN: 1170
ADR: 3,II
REACH: 01-2119457610-43
Merck Index: 12,03806

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Specification Test Results

RNA-ase Negative Pass
DNA-ase Negative Pass
Assay 200 proof 99.5 (% v/v) Ethanol
Water 0.1
Specific Gravity @15.56˚C (USP) 0.7962
Specific Gravity @15.0˚C (JP) 0.797
Relative Density @ 20˚C (BP/EP) 0.790-0.793
Color Passes USP test for color
Clarity Passes USP Test for Clarity
Acidity 30 ppm
Alkalinity Passes USP Test
Non Volatile Residue 25 ppm
Sum of Acetal &Acetaldehyde 10 ppm
Benzene 2 ppm
Methanol 100 ppm
UV Absorbance @ 240 nm 0.40 A (USP/BP/EP/JP)
UV Absorbance @ 250nm 0.30 A (USP/BP/EP/JP)
UV Absorbance @ 260nm 0.30 A (USP/BP/EP/JP)
UV Absorbance @ 270 0.10 A (USP/BP/EP/JP)
UV Absorbance @ 235- 340 nm Pass (USP/BP/EP/JP)

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