Description
Ethanol 99.9%, also known as absolute ethanol, anhydrous ethanol, or ethyl alcohol, is a high-purity, clear, colorless, volatile, and highly flammable liquid with a characteristic alcoholic odor. Its chemical formula is C₂H₅OH and its molecular weight is 46.07 g/mol.
With a minimum purity of 99.9%, Ethanol 99.9% contains only a very small proportion of water and other impurities. Its high purity, excellent solvent properties, rapid evaporation, and compatibility with a wide range of materials make it an important chemical for pharmaceutical, laboratory, cosmetics, electronics, chemical manufacturing, industrial cleaning, and other applications.
Genome Specialities supplies Ethanol 99.9% for industrial and commercial applications, subject to the applicable product specifications and regulatory requirements.
Chemical Properties Of Ethanol 99.9%
| Property | Specification / Value |
| Chemical Name | Ethanol |
| Common Name | Ethyl Alcohol |
| Chemical Formula | C₂H₅OH |
| Molecular Weight | 46.07 g/mol |
| Purity | ≥ 99.9% |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic alcoholic odor |
| Density @ 20°C | ~0.789 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | ~78.3 °C |
| Melting / Freezing Point | ~−114 °C |
| pH | Neutral (≈7, aqueous solution) |
| Solubility | Completely miscible with water; soluble in most organic solvents |
| Vapor Pressure @ 20°C | ~5.9 kPa |
| Flash Point | ~13 °C (highly flammable) |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | ~365 °C |
| Dielectric Constant | ~24.3 (at 25 °C) |
| Reactivity | Stable under normal conditions; reacts with strong oxidizers |
| Hygroscopic Nature | Slightly hygroscopic |
Applications of Ethanol 99.9%
Ethanol 99.9% is a highly versatile solvent and chemical raw material used across numerous industries.
- Solvent Applications
Ethanol is an effective solvent for a wide range of organic and inorganic substances. Its high purity and rapid evaporation make it suitable for laboratory processes, chemical manufacturing, perfumes, cosmetics, inks, coatings, and specialty formulations.
- Pharmaceutical Industry
Used as a solvent and processing ingredient in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Depending on the grade and applicable regulatory requirements, it can be used in the production of pharmaceutical formulations, extracts, and other pharmaceutical products.
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
Used in the formulation of perfumes, fragrances, cosmetics, personal-care products, sprays, and other formulations.
Its solvent properties and relatively rapid evaporation make it particularly useful in fragrance and spray applications.
- Disinfectants and Sanitizing Products
Used in disinfectant and sanitizing formulations because of its antimicrobial activity. The appropriate ethanol concentration depends on the intended application and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Electronics and Precision Cleaning
Used as a cleaning and degreasing solvent for selected electronic components, circuit boards, optical equipment, and precision parts. Its ability to dissolve oils and contaminants, combined with relatively rapid evaporation, makes it useful in specialized cleaning applications.
- Fuel and Energy Applications
Used as a fuel or fuel component, including in gasoline-ethanol blends.
used as a renewable fuel component in various energy applications, subject to local regulations and fuel specifications.
- Laboratory Applications
Used as a laboratory solvent, cleaning agent, extraction solvent, and processing chemical. Its high purity makes it suitable for applications where low water content is important.
- Chemical Manufacturing
Ethanol is an important raw material and solvent in chemical processing, used in the manufacture of various chemical intermediates, formulations, coatings, solvents, and specialty products.
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