Description

Ethanol CAS NO 64-17-5 is a primary alcohol and a versatile industrial solvent with the chemical formula C₂H₅OH. It is a critical raw material valued for its excellent solvency, rapid evaporation, and broad miscibility with water and organic compounds. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, disinfectant, and chemical synthesis industries, where consistent purity and reliable supply are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as a solvent in the production of tinctures, extracts, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and as a disinfectant in sanitization processes.
• Hand Sanitizers & Disinfectants: A key active ingredient in antiseptic formulations, including gels, sprays, and wipes, for effective microbial control.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Serves as a solvent, preservative, and astringent in perfumes, lotions, hairsprays, and mouthwashes.
• Chemical Synthesis & Intermediates: Acts as a reagent and solvent in organic synthesis for producing esters, ethers, and other derivatives.
• Industrial Cleaning & Degreasing: Employed as a fast-evaporating solvent in cleaning solutions for electronics, precision instruments, and surfaces.
• Food & Flavor Industry: Used as a carrier solvent for food-grade flavorings, colorings, and vanilla extracts (subject to appropriate grade specifications).
• Laboratory & Research: A common reagent for molecular biology (e.g., DNA precipitation), histology, and as a general-purpose laboratory solvent.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethanol
CAS No.	64-17-5
Molecular Formula	C₂H₆O
Molecular Weight	46.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Alcohol; Absolute Alcohol; Grain Alcohol; Ethyl Hydroxide; Hydroxyethane; EtOH; Alcohol; Anhydrous Ethanol; Ethylic Alcohol; Spirits of Wine; Methylcarbinol
EINECS	200-578-6

Quality Control

Our Ethanol is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure it meets the exacting requirements of our global B2B clients. We offer various grades, including industrial, food-grade (FCC), and pharmaceutical grades (USP/EP), with specifications tailored to your application. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch, detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles to guarantee compliance and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, Colorless Liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.003%
Residue on Evaporation	≤ 0.001%
UV Absorbance	Meets USP/EP limits

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.