ETHANOL 85% Biotechnology Grade

Description 

Biofargo Ethanol 85% (Biotechnology Grade) is a ready-to-use ethanol solution optimized for molecular biology and biochemical applications. With ~85% ethanol content and carefully controlled impurity levels, this reagent delivers reliable performance for nucleic acid precipitation, purification workflows, and general laboratory solvent needs. It is produced under conditions minimizing nuclease (DNase/RNase) contamination and moisture content — ensuring sample integrity during critical DNA/RNA handling procedures. As a versatile organic solvent, it is also suitable for general chemical synthesis, extraction, and purification tasks.

Specification

Features

• Molecular‑biology grade purity — Formulated to meet rigorous biotech standards; routinely tested to be free of DNase, RNase, and nucleases that could degrade nucleic acids, supporting safe DNA/RNA workflows.

• Optimal ethanol concentration (~85%) — Convenient for protocols that require less than absolute ethanol, while still maintaining strong precipitation efficiency and solvent properties.

• Low water content & controlled impurities — Water (coulometric KF) ≤ 0.15%; color ≤ 10 APHA; limits for titratable acid, ethyl acetate, and other contaminants tightly specified. Ensures reproducibility and minimal interference in sensitive assays.

• Versatile solvent properties — Fully miscible with water and many organic solvents, making it suitable for biochemical extractions, chemical reactions, sample preparation, and chromatography.

• Validated for nucleic acid precipitation workflows — Compatible with common DNA/RNA purification protocols, including ethanol precipitation following organic extraction or salt-based cleanup.

Application

• DNA and RNA extraction & purification — Ideal for ethanol precipitation methods to concentrate or desalt nucleic acids, following lysis or organic extraction protocols.

• Protein precipitation & purification workflows — Can be used in protein fractionation, or removal of contaminants prior to downstream analyses, following conventional ethanol-based protein precipitation protocols.

• Chromatography, chemical synthesis, and analytical chemistry — Serves as a general-purpose solvent or co‑solvent for chemical reactions, HPLC mobile phase preparation, chromatography, and small-molecule extraction.

• Tissue processing & histology — Suitable for dehydration, staining/destaining steps, or sample preparation in histological workflows where ethanol is required.

• General laboratory reagent and solvent use — Useful for cleaning glassware or equipment, preparing reagents, or any protocol requiring a moderately strong ethanol solution — offering flexibility compared with absolute (≥ 95%) ethanol.

Safety Disclaimer

This product is intended for laboratory research use only. Not for drug, human, or veterinary use. Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provided by BioFargo for detailed handling, storage, hazard, and disposal information. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, lab coat, and eye protection when handling. Dispose of waste and residual buffer in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Ensure proper ventilation if preparing large volumes or heating solutions.

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