Ethanol
CAS No. 64-17-5
Ethanol
C2H6O · MW 46.07
Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) is a alcohols building block with the molecular formula C2H6O and a molecular weight of 46.07 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
64-17-5
Chemical Name
Ethanol
IUPAC Name
Ethanol
Molecular Formula
C2H6O
Molecular Weight
46.07 g/mol
Category
Alcohols
Ethanol structure
- SMILES
- CCO
About Ethanol
Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) is a alcohols building block with the molecular formula C2H6O and a molecular weight of 46.07 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C2H6O |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 46.07 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 64-17-5 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Ethanol |
| IUPAC Name | Ethanol |
| SMILES | CCO |
| Category | Alcohols |
Synonyms
- Ethyl alcohol
- EtOH
Applications — Ethanol
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Ethanol is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Ethanol as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethanol?
Ethanol (CAS 64-17-5) is a alcohols building block with the molecular formula C2H6O and a molecular weight of 46.07 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Ethanol?
The CAS number of Ethanol is 64-17-5.
What is the molecular formula of Ethanol?
The molecular formula of Ethanol is C2H6O.
What is the molecular weight of Ethanol?
The molecular weight of Ethanol is 46.07 g/mol.
What is Ethanol used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Ethanol is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Ethanol as a raw material.
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