Ethanol Chemical Properties |
Melting point | -114°C |
Boiling point | 78°C |
density | 0.789 g/mL at 20 °C |
vapor density | 1.59 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 43 mmHg at 20 °C |
refractive index | 1.3614 |
FEMA | 2419 | ETHYL ALCOHOL |
Fp | 12°C |
storage temp. | room temp |
solubility | water: soluble (completely) |
pka | 16(at 25℃) |
form | Liquid. Colorless liquid / invisible vapor. |
color | APHA: ≤10 |
Specific Gravity | 0.80872～0.81601 |
Relative polarity | 0.654 |
PH | 7.0 (10g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
Odor | Pleasant alcoholic odor detectable at 49 to 716 ppm (mean = 180 ppm) |
explosive limit | 3.1-27.7%(V)(ethanol) |
Odor Threshold | 0.52ppm |
Odor Type | alcoholic |
Water Solubility | miscible |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
λmax | λ: 240 nm Amax: 0.40 |
Merck | 14,3760 |
JECFA Number | 41 |
BRN | 1718733 |
Exposure limits | TLV-TWA 1900 mg/m3 (1000 ppm) (ACGIH). |
Dielectric constant | 24.3（25℃） |
Stability: | Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong oxidizing agents, peroxides, acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, alkali metals, ammonia, moisture. Forms explosive mixtures with air. Hygroscopic. |
LogP | -0.19 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 64-17-5(CAS DataBase Reference) |
IARC | 1 (Vol. 96, 100E) 2012 |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Ethanol(64-17-5) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Ethanol (64-17-5) |
Safety Information |
Hazard Codes | F,T,Xn,N |
Risk Statements | 11-10-36/37/38-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-68/20/21/22-20/21/22-52/53-51/53 |
Safety Statements | 16-7-36-26-45-36/37-61-24/25-2017/7/16 |
RIDADR | 1170 |
OEB | A |
Product Description
Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is a clear, colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid with a characteristic alcoholic odor. It is widely used as a solvent, processing aid, and chemical raw material across multiple industries.
Ethanol offers good solvent performance and mixes readily with water. Depending on its purity and formulation, it can be used in industrial cleaning products, coatings, personal care products, pharmaceutical preparations, and other chemical applications. Product specifications and suitability vary according to the intended use and applicable regulations.
Safety and Storage
Ethanol is a highly flammable liquid. Keep it away from heat, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. Use it in a well-ventilated area and wear suitable personal protective equipment. Avoid inhalation of concentrated vapors and contact with the eyes.
Store in a tightly closed, compatible container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Follow applicable fire-safety regulations and consult the product-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling. Ethanol intended for industrial use may be subject to different requirements from food-grade or pharmaceutical-grade ethanol.
