Description
Ethanol, absolute, EMPROVE EXPERT, Ph. Eur., BP, ChP, JP, USP, 1L
Synonym(s):
Ethyl alcohol
Linear Formula:
CH3CH2OH
CAS Number:
64-17-5
Molecular Weight:
46.07
Beilstein:
1718733
MDL number:
MFCD00003568
EC Index Number:
200-578-6
PROPERTIES
Quality Level
500
Agency
BP
ChP
JP
Ph. Eur.
USP
vapor density
1.59 (vs air)
vapor pressure
44.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)
59 hPa ( 20 °C)
product line
EMPROVE® EXPERT
assay
≥99.2% (m/m)
≥99.5% (v/v)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
683 °F
expl. lim.
19 %, 60 °F
refractive index
n20/D 1.3600 (lit.)
pH
7.0 (20 °C, 10 g/L in H2O)
bp
78 °C (lit.)
mp
−114 °C (lit.)
transition temp
flash point 12 °C
density
0.789 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
biopharma process and formulation
liquid formulation
ophthalmics
parenterals
pharmaceutical
semi-solid formulation
storage temp.
2-25°C
SMILES string
CCO
InChI
1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3
InChI key
LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.
Application
Ethanol is used as a solvent in oral, topical, and parenteral formulations.
Due to its low microbial and endotoxin limits, Ethanol absolute Emprove® Expert is especially suitable for high-risk applications.
Due to its low microbial and endotoxin limits, Ethanol absolute Emprove® Expert is especially suitable for high-risk applications.
Footnote
1Distribution and use of ethyl alcohol in Switzerland require a license from the Swiss Federal Alcohol Administration
Legal Information
Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H225 - H319
Precautionary Statements
P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
55.4 °F
Flash Point(C)
13 °C