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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethanol solution

80% v/v, suitable for fixing solution (blood films)

Synonym(s):

Ethanol solution, Ethyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
C2H5OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
46.07
Beilstein:
1718733
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
15101802
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

Product Name

Ethanol Fixative 80% v/v, suitable for fixing solution (blood films)

form

liquid
solution

Quality Level

suitability

suitable for fixing solution (blood films)

format

mixture

SMILES string

CCO

InChI

1S/C2H6O/c1-2-3/h3H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethanol Fixative 80% is a solution of 80% v/v ethanol in water. It is used as a preservative for biological specimens in the fluid.

Application

Used as a fixative for blood films in Sigma Procedure 285 for Fetal Hemoglobin

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

67.1 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

19.5 °C - closed cup


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