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    • Ethanol Absolute CAS 64-17-5

    Ethanol Absolute CAS 64-17-5

    Ethanol Absolute, identified by its CAS number 64-17-5 and molecular formula C2H6O, is a high-purity volatile organic compound and a fundamental solvent utilized extensively in advanced industrial processing. This liquid chemical functions as a primary carrier and extraction medium, facilitating the production of pharmaceutical intermediates, high-end fragrances, and electronic-grade cleaning agents that require minimal moisture content. In industrial chemical synthesis and the manufacture of specialized laboratory reagents, it serves as a critical dehydration agent and reactive intermediate, ensuring high solubility for a wide spectrum of polar and non-polar solutes. We provide this material with competitive factory pricing, supporting requirements for customized specifications to meet specific denaturant profiles or ACS-grade purity standards. All shipments are accompanied by comprehensive MSDS, TDS, COA documentation to ensure full regulatory compliance and are available for bulk supply via certified hazardous material logistics to support large-scale industrial manufacturing.

    • CAS: 64-17-5
    • Synonyms: Anhydrous Alcohol, Absolute Alcohol, Dehydrated Ethanol, Ethyl alcohol, Anhydrous ethanol
    • Einecs: 200-578-6
    • Molecular Formula: C₂H₆O
    • Grade: Industrial grade 99%
    • Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packing
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    Product Description

    CAS: 64-17-5

    Molecular Formula: C2H6O

    Structure Short Formula: CH3CH2OH or C2H5OH

    Blue Clarified Liquid. It has a burning taste. Easy to flow. It absorbs moisture from the air very easily and has a boiling point of 78.15°C.

    Relative density (d204) 0.789.

    Melting point -114.1°C.

    Boiling point 78.5°C.

    Refractive index (n20D) 1.361.

    Flash point (closed cup) 13°C. flammability

    Main uses: 

    Anhydrous alcohol is an important chemical basic raw material, mainly used in the production of medicine, pesticides, fragrances, is a raw material intermediate and carrier solvent, its main uses are: adhesives, anti-corrosion coatings industry for the production of ethyl silicate; It is used as a solvent in industries such as advertising drawing, paint and coating and ink production; electronic components and circuit board production industry as the main cleaning agent; used as anhydrous ethanol chemical reagent, etc

    Production process:

    1. Fermentation method.

    2. Using ethylene and water as raw materials, it is prepared by addition reaction in the presence of phosphoric acid catalyst.

    Upstream products: agricultural products containing starch such as cereals, potatoes, etc., ethylene, phosphoric acid.

    Downstream products: ethylene, ethylamine, ethyl acetate, ethyl chloride, 3-butanediol, daidzein, chromium acetate, ethyl 2-n-butylacetoacetate, ethyl sunanates, hawthorn tincture, sodium styrene sulfonate, etc.

    FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

    • Q:

      How is the anhydrous integrity of Ethanol Absolute maintained during industrial distribution?

      A: The technical identity is strictly verified under CAS 64-17-5, and the material is processed through molecular sieve dehydration to achieve a water content of less than 0.1%, then sealed in moisture-proof containers to prevent atmospheric reabsorption during industrial handling.
    • Q:

      Is Ethanol Absolute suitable for use in the manufacturing of precision electronic components?

      A: Yes, this material is typically applied as a residue-free cleaning and degreasing agent in semiconductor and optical lens assembly, intended for controlled industrial fabrication processes rather than general consumer sterilization.
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