CAS 64-17-5C₂H₅OH
Anhydrous Alcohol
Anhydrous ethanol contains less than 0.1% water by volume, achieved through molecular sieve or membrane dehydration processes. It is essential for fuel-ethanol blending (it must not add water to petrol), chemical synthesis reactions sensitive to moisture, and production of certain pharmaceuticals and coatings.
< 0.1% water content
EN 15376 fuel-grade compliant
RED II sustainability certified
Ideal for moisture-sensitive reactions
Appearance
Clear, colourless liquid
Odour
Characteristic alcohol odour
Storage
Keep sealed. Store away from heat, sparks and moisture. Use nitrogen blanket for long-term storage.
Shelf Life
18 months in sealed original containers
Available Grades
Fuel-Grade Anhydrous
≥ 99.5% v/vFor E5–E85 fuel blending
Chemical-Grade Anhydrous
≥ 99.8% v/vFor chemical synthesis and coatings
Technical Specifications
| Ethanol Content | ≥ 99.5% v/v |
| Water Content | ≤ 0.3 g/L (fuel grade); ≤ 0.1 g/L (chemical grade) |
| Methanol | ≤ 500 ppm |
| Density at 15°C | 0.7893 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | 78.4°C |
| Flash Point | 13°C |
| Sulphur Content | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Copper Content | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg |
| Acidity (as acetic acid) | ≤ 0.007 g/L |
Applications
Petrol fuel blending (E5, E10, E85)Chemical reaction solventPharmaceutical manufacturingCoatings & lacquersAdhesive productionLaboratory reagent
Industries Served
Fuel & EnergyChemicalsPharmaceuticalCoatingsAutomotive
Packaging Options
- Road tanker (bulk)
- ISO tank (bulk)
- IBC (1,000 L)
- 205 L drum (sealed)
Certifications
EN 15376 (fuel ethanol standard)ISCCREACH compliantRED II compliant
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