Synonym: Ethyl alcohol, Reagent alcohol, Ethyl alcohol
CAS Number: 64-17-5
Linear Formula: CH3CH2OH
Molecular Weight: 46.07
Beilstein Registry Number: 1718733
MDL Number: MFCD00003568
PubChem Substance ID: 24856395
Packaging
1, 6×1, 2, 4×2, 4×4 L in glass bottle; 100 mL in glass bottle
Footnote
1Distribution and use of ethyl alcohol in Switzerland require a license from the Swiss Federal Alcohol Administration
Grade: denatured; for HPLC
Vapor Density: 1.59 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 44.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Autoignition Temp.: 683 °F
Contains: 5% isopropyl alcohol as denaturant; 5% methyl alcohol as denaturant
Expl. Lim.: 19 %, 60 °F
Impurities: =0.10% water
Evapn. Residue: <0.0005%
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.3600(lit.)
BP: 78 °C(lit.)
MP: -114 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.789 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
?: H2O reference
UV Absorption: ?: 205 nm Amax: 1.00; ?: 210 nm Amax: 0.65; ?: 220 nm Amax: 0.35; ?: 255 nm Amax: 0.04; ?: 300-400 nm Amax: 0.01