Ethanol/Ethyl Alcohol
Biotechnology Solvent
Biotechnology Reagents

Ethanol/Ethyl Alcohol

High-purity ethanol essential for biotechnology applications. Provides reliable solvent properties for sample preparation, DNA precipitation, sterilization procedures, and molecular biology techniques.

  • High-Purity Solvent
  • DNA Precipitation
  • Sterilization Applications
  • Sample Preparation
  • Molecular Biology Grade
  • Laboratory Validated
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Technical Specifications

Chemical Name: Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol)
Molecular Formula: C₂H₅OH
Molecular Weight: 46.07 g/mol
CAS Number: 64-17-5
Purity: ≥99.5% (GC)
Water Content: ≤0.5% (Karl Fischer)
Physical Form: Clear, colorless liquid
Boiling Point: 78.37°C
Density: 0.789 g/mL at 20°C
Storage Temperature: Room temperature (cool, dry place)
Flash Point: 13°C (closed cup)
Packaging Options: 100mL, 500mL, 1L, 4L

Applications

DNA Precipitation
Protein Precipitation
Solvent Extraction
Cell Fixation
Chromatography
Educational Research
Histology
Buffer Preparation
Plant Extraction
Sterilization
Analytical Chemistry
Quality Control

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized ethanol grades tailored for specific laboratory and biotechnology applications, ensuring optimal purity and regulatory compliance across diverse solvent requirements.

Research Grade
Purity: ≥99.5% (GC) Water: ≤0.5% Residue: ≤10 mg/L Application: General laboratory
Molecular Biology Grade
Purity: ≥99.8% (GC) DNase/RNase: None detected Endotoxin: <0.1 EU/mL Application: DNA/RNA work
HPLC Grade
Purity: ≥99.9% (GC) UV Absorbance: Low Gradient: Optimized Application: Chromatography
Pharmaceutical Grade
Purity: ≥99.5% (USP) Heavy metals: <5 ppm USP: Compliant Application: Drug formulation

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's Ethanol is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international solvent standards including USP, EP, and ACS specifications. Our solvent production ensures consistent purity and regulatory compliance.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
ACS Reagent Grade Specifications
≥99.5% Purity Verified (GC)
Water Content Testing
Residue Analysis
Stability Testing
Certificate of Analysis
Controlled Temperature Storage

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

Ethanol exhibits exceptional solvent properties essential for molecular biology applications. Its polar nature and miscibility characteristics ensure reliable performance in demanding DNA precipitation protocols, protein extraction studies, and sterilization procedures.

Solvent Properties
Molecular Weight: 46.07 g/mol
Chemical Formula: C₂H₅OH
Polarity: Polar protic solvent
Miscibility: Water-miscible
Physical Properties
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Density (20°C): 0.789 g/cm³
Boiling Point: 78.37°C
Freezing Point: -114.1°C
Laboratory Performance
DNA Precipitation: Excellent nucleic acid recovery
Protein Extraction: Effective denaturation
Sterilization: 70% concentration optimal
Solvent Strength: Moderate polarity
Purity Specifications
Assay (GC): ≥ 99.5%
Water Content: ≤ 0.2%
Residue on Evaporation: ≤ 0.001%
UV Absorbance: ≤ 0.01 at 240 nm
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 5 years (room temperature)
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions
Oxidation: Slow air oxidation
Container Material: Glass or HDPE compatible

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate Ethanol superiority in molecular biology applications with exceptional precipitation efficiency, sterilization capability, and reproducibility across diverse laboratory protocols and nucleic acid purification studies.

DNA Precipitation

Recovery efficiency: >95%

Excellent nucleic acid precipitation
Sterilization

Antimicrobial: 70% concentration

Effective surface disinfection
Solvent Performance

Miscibility: Complete with water

Excellent mixing properties
Temperature Range

Working range: -78 to 78°C

Wide operational temperature range
Batch Reproducibility

Variation: ±0.5% between batches

Consistent solvent quality
Stability Performance

5 years under proper storage

Extended solvent integrity

Safety Information

Highly flammable liquid requiring careful handling. Handle with standard laboratory safety equipment including safety goggles, gloves, and lab coat. Keep away from heat sources, sparks, and open flames. Use in well-ventilated areas. May cause eye and respiratory irritation. Store in cool, dry place.

Highly Flammable
Irritant
Use with Ventilation

Storage & Handling

Store in original containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and ignition sources. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Store away from oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. Use proper grounding when transferring. Maintain temperature below 25°C.

Cool storage (<25°C)
Away from ignition sources
Well-ventilated area
Proper grounding required

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Ethanol provides versatile solvent properties through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions, enabling precise biotechnology applications with predictable precipitation characteristics and quantitative purification for research protocols.

DNA Precipitation

Alcohol-mediated nucleic acid precipitation mechanism

Essential for DNA purification
Protein Denaturation

Hydrogen bond disruption and protein structural changes

Critical for sterilization
Solvent Extraction

Differential solubility for compound isolation

Enables purification applications
Membrane Permeabilization

Cell membrane disruption for content release

Supporting extraction protocols

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global biotechnology laboratory access with complete documentation packages supporting international standards and solvent method validations.

Research Grade Standards

High purity specifications for biotechnology applications

ISO Standards

International standard compliance for research reagent specifications

Molecular Biology Grade

Molecular biology grade specifications for research studies

Global Compliance

International biotechnology research regulation compliance

Method Validation

Supported solvent method validation documentation

SDS Documentation

Multi-language Safety Data Sheets (16 sections, GHS compliant)

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's biotechnology team provides comprehensive method support, troubleshooting assistance, and solvent services to optimize ethanol performance in your specific research applications.

Method Development
  • Precipitation optimization support
  • DNA purification protocol guidance
  • Extraction methods
  • Custom solvent procedures
Research Services
  • Certificate of Analysis verification
  • Custom purity analysis
  • Solvent performance testing
  • Biotechnology method validation support
Technical Support
  • Solvent troubleshooting consultation
  • Storage and handling guidance
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Research best practices
Supply Solutions
  • Consistent batch scheduling
  • Emergency supply arrangements
  • Custom packaging options
  • Global distribution network

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our ethanol production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable fermentation practices, waste minimization, and comprehensive environmental impact management for biotechnology research operations.

Waste Minimization

Optimized ethanol production with minimal waste generation

Water Treatment

Advanced wastewater treatment and recycling systems

Green Production

Energy-efficient distillation with emission controls

Safe Disposal

Comprehensive guidance for solvent waste management

ISO 14001

Environmental management system certified production

Container Recycling

Sustainable container return and recycling programs

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's state-of-the-art distillation facility employs advanced purification technology and continuous monitoring systems to ensure consistent research-grade ethanol quality and performance across all production batches.

Production Process

Advanced distillation and purification in controlled environment

Multi-stage distillation for research grade quality
Quality Testing

Comprehensive analytical testing including GC and water content analysis

Purity verification and residue analysis
Quality Systems

ISO 9001:2015 quality management with solvent laboratory accreditation

Continuous improvement and method validation
Packaging Control

Flame-proof containers with secure sealing systems

Volatility protection and contamination prevention

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive biotechnology research data demonstrating ethanol effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified performance metrics and solvent method validations.

Research Laboratories
Purity: >99.5% ethanol content Performance: Efficient DNA precipitation Stability: 24+ months ambient storage
Academic Institutions
Publication Support: 50000+ cited protocols Reproducibility: >99% inter-lab agreement Innovation: Custom solvent solutions
Biotechnology Companies
Reliability: 99.9% batch consistency Quality Assurance: Validated solvent performance Efficiency: Optimized purification protocols

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Purity

Consistently exceeds research specifications with ultra-high purity and exceptional solvent performance

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability with strategic inventory management and research-grade production scheduling

Biotechnology Expertise

Dedicated biotechnology team provides solvent optimization and troubleshooting support

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive certificates with detailed solvent performance data and method validation support

Global Standards

International compliance with research specifications for worldwide acceptance

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with research laboratories and custom grade development services