PRODUCT NAME
Absolute Ethanol
BRAND
Honeywell | Riedel-de Haën
PRODUCT TYPE
Laboratory Solvent / Analytical Reagent
GRADE
ACS Reagent Grade / ISO / Ph. Eur.
CHEMICAL NAME
Ethanol (Absolute)
SYNONYMS
Ethyl Alcohol
Absolute Alcohol
Anhydrous Ethanol
CHEMICAL FORMULA
C₂H₆O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
46.07 g/mol
CAS NUMBER
64-17-5
APPEARANCE
Clear, colorless, volatile liquid with characteristic alcoholic odor.
PURITY
Typically ≥99.8%
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Absolute Ethanol is a highly purified, water-free organic solvent widely used in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical production, molecular biology, microbiology, chemical synthesis, and laboratory cleaning applications. The Honeywell Riedel-de Haën grade is recognized globally for high analytical consistency and low impurity levels suitable for research and industrial laboratory applications.
KEY FEATURES
• High purity analytical-grade solvent
• Low water content
• Fast evaporation rate
• Excellent solvent for polar and semi-polar compounds
• Suitable for HPLC, spectroscopy, extraction, and disinfection
• Manufactured to international reagent standards
APPLICATIONS
• Sample preparation
• Plant extraction and phytochemical analysis
• HPLC and analytical chemistry
• DNA/RNA precipitation
• Histology and tissue processing
• Laboratory cleaning and sterilization
• Pharmaceutical formulation
• Microbiology and culture preparation
• Organic synthesis reactions
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
• Physical State: Liquid
• Color: Colorless
• Odor: Alcoholic
• Boiling Point: ~78.3°C
• Melting Point: ~−114°C
• Density: ~0.789 g/mL
• Flash Point: ~12°C
• Solubility: Completely miscible with water
HAZARD INFORMATION
GHS CLASSIFICATION
• Highly flammable liquid and vapor
• Causes serious eye irritation
• May cause drowsiness or dizziness
HAZARD SYMBOLS
🔥 Flammable
❗ Irritant
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames
• Use in a well-ventilated area
• Wear gloves, goggles, and laboratory coat
• Avoid inhalation of vapors
• Store tightly closed
STORAGE CONDITIONS
• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area
• Keep away from oxidizing agents and ignition sources
• Recommended storage temperature: room temperature below 30°C
PACKAGING
2.5 L Chemical Resistant Laboratory Bottle
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Germany
LABORATORY RELEVANCE
Absolute ethanol is one of the most essential solvents in modern laboratories due to its excellent extraction efficiency, rapid evaporation, compatibility with analytical instruments, and antimicrobial properties. It is heavily used in pharmaceutical, biomedical, biochemical, environmental, and industrial research laboratories.
WLS QUALITY INSIGHT
At WLS, we emphasize sourcing authentic analytical-grade solvents from globally recognized manufacturers to ensure consistency, reproducibility, and reliability in laboratory and industrial processes.
KEYWORDS
Absolute Ethanol, Ethanol Absolute, Analytical Solvent, Laboratory Ethanol, ACS Ethanol, Honeywell Ethanol, Riedel-de Haën Ethanol, Anhydrous Ethanol, HPLC Solvent, Laboratory Reagent, Organic Solvent, Research Chemical.






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