95% Ethyl Alcohol – What is it and what is it used for?

Ethyl alcohol 95% is a high purity reagent used in histology and cytology laboratories. Its high alcohol content provides efficiency in the processing and staining of biological samples, as well as being used in the asepsis and disinfection of laboratory environments.

Characteristics of 95% Ethyl Alcohol

• Chemical formula: C₂H₅OH
• CAS: 64-17-5
• Alcohol content: Minimum 95ºGL
• Molecular weight: 46.07 g/mol
• Degree of purity: Minimum 95% P/P INPM
• Available volume: 1 Liter and 5 Liters
• Bottle: resistant HDPE

Applications of 95% Ethyl Alcohol in Laboratories

Ethyl alcohol 95% is widely used in various laboratory applications, such as:

• Histo-cytological processing: Essential for dehydrating and staining tissues, ensuring accurate microscopic images.
• Disinfection and asepsis: Used to sanitize laboratory benches, instruments and equipment.
• Use as a P.A. reagent: Suitable for experiments requiring a high degree of chemical purity.

With its high purity, 95% ethyl alcohol is indispensable for ensuring safety and precision in highly complex laboratory procedures.