Description
Ethanol 96%, also known as ethyl alcohol, rectified spirit, or alcohol, is a high-purity ethanol solution containing approximately 96% ethanol and 4% water by volume. It is a clear, colorless, highly flammable liquid with a characteristic alcoholic odor and excellent solvent properties.
Genome Specialities supplies Ethanol 96% for a wide range of industrial, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, laboratory, food-processing, and manufacturing applications, subject to the applicable grade and regulatory requirements.
Chemical Properties Of chemical properties
| Property | Specification / Value |
| Chemical Name | Ethanol |
| Common Name | Ethyl Alcohol / Rectified Spirit |
| Chemical Formula | C₂H₅OH |
| Molecular Weight | 46.07 g/mol |
| Purity | ~96% Ethanol, ~4% Water |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic alcoholic odor |
| Density @ 20°C | ~0.806 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | ~78.5 °C (azeotropic mixture) |
| Melting / Freezing Point | ~−114 °C |
| pH | Neutral (≈7, aqueous solution) |
| Solubility | Completely miscible with water; soluble in most organic solvents |
| Vapor Pressure @ 20°C | ~5.6 kPa |
| Flash Point | ~17 °C (highly flammable) |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | ~365 °C |
| Reactivity | Stable under normal conditions; reacts with strong oxidizing agents |
| Hygroscopic Nature | Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from air) |
Key Features of Ethanol 96
- High-purity ethanol suitable for a broad range of applications
- Clear and colorless liquid
- Excellent solvent and blending properties
- Completely miscible with water
- Suitable for industrial and commercial formulations
- Available in different grades and packaging configurations, subject to requirements
Applications of Ethanol 96%
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare
Used as a solvent and processing ingredient in pharmaceutical and healthcare applications.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Ethanol is an important solvent and carrier in the manufacture of perfumes, fragrances, aftershaves, deodorants, cosmetic formulations, and personal-care products. Its rapid evaporation and ability to dissolve a wide range of ingredients make it particularly useful in formulation processes.
Industrial & Laboratory Applications
Used as a versatile solvent, cleaning agent, and chemical-processing material.
Applications include laboratory work, equipment cleaning, surface preparation, chemical manufacturing, extraction processes, and organic synthesis, depending on the required grade and purity.
Food & Flavor Applications
Used as a solvent for flavor, botanical, and herbal extraction and in selected food-processing applications.
Biofuel & Energy
Used as a component of gasoline-ethanol fuel blends. Its use as a fuel component is subject to applicable fuel specifications, local regulations, and blending requirements
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