Overview
This colorless alcohol has a neutral smell and taste. It is used in the production of potable alcohol and also as a solvent and reactant in the pharmaceutical industry and as a carrier of flavour and fragrances.
Applications
Alcohol is used in the pharmaceutical industry in a variety of manufacturing processes. It has bactericidal activity and is often used as a topical disinfectant, especially in alcohol gel for hands. It is also widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations
This chemical also appears under: product, Fragrance, Personal Care and Cosmetics, Food & Beverage, Flavours
Technical Overview
Product :Extra Neutral Alcohol (E.N.A.)
CAS Number : 64-17-5
| Appearance | Clear Colourless Liquid |
| Ethanol Content % v/v @ 15.60C | 94 – 96 |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid (ppm) | 20 |
| Aldehyde as acetaldehyde (ppm) | 40 |
| Residue on evaporation (ppm) | 20 |
| Ester as Ethyl Acetate (ppm) | 100 |
