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There are many applications in the food industry for which a lower concentration of ethanol is acceptable or often preferred. The ability of ethanol to denature proteins is maximized at 60-90% concentration. This feature of ethanol is critical for many applications, including its function as a bactericide. Any surface that comes into contact with food during processing requires sanitization with food grade reagents.
In all of the discussed applications, it is essential that the ethanol be USP/FCC compliant. Lower grades such as technical grade ethanol can contain contaminants such as acetaldehyde at concentrations that are up to 10-fold higher than USP/FCC-compliant reagents.Â
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- Solvent
- Reagent
- Food industry
- Botanical extractions
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Product Information
| CAS | 64-17-5 |
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| Synonyms | Undenatured Ethanol, 140 Proof Ethanol Food Grade, Ethyl Alcohol 140 Proof 100%, 140 Proof Ethyl Alcohol Absolute, 140 Proof Dehydrated Ethanol, 140 Proof Anhydrous Ethanol, 04-355-309 (CS), 04-355-305 (CS), 04-355-350 (EA), 04-355-175 (EA), 07-678-001 (CS), 04-355-351 (EA), 04-355-56, 04-355-54 |
| Assay | 70.00% |
| PubChem ID | 702 |
| Grade | USP/FCC Grade |
| Color | 10 max |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear liquid, free from sediment |
| Odor | Sweet, Alcohol-like |
| Specific gravity | 0.886 – 0.888 at 20°C |
| Density | 0.855-0.973 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Solubility | Fully Miscible in Water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 363 °C / 685.4 °F |
| Molecular formula | C2H5OH |
| Molecular weight | 46.07 |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Ethanol | 0.7 |
| Flash Point | 13 - 17 °C / 55.4 - 62.6 °F |
| KosherID | ZDQ-ZVZT |
| Proof | 138.6 - 141.4 |
| Undenatured or Denatured | Non-Denatured |
| Water | 0.3 |
