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ethanol
ethyl alcohol

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Flavor Demo Formulas
Name:ethanol
CAS Number: 64-17-5Picture of molecule3D/inchi
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg:200-578-6
FDA UNII: 3K9958V90M
Beilstein Number:1718733
MDL:MFCD00003568
CoE Number:11891
XlogP3-AA:-0.10 (est)
Molecular Weight:46.06902000
Formula:C2 H6 O
BioActivity Summary:listing
NMR Predictor:Predict (works with chrome, Edge or firefox)
EFSA/JECFA Comments:
At the forty-sixth JECFA meeting (JECFA, 1997a), the Committee concluded that ethanol posed no safety concern at its current level of intake when ethyl esters are used as flavouring agents.
Category:carrier solvents/deluents for flavor and/or fragrance agents; extraction solvent
 
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 FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices:
GRN 151 Ethanol (ethyl alcohol) View - notice PDF
JECFA Food Flavoring:41 ethanol
JECFA Food Additive: Ethyl Alcohol
DG SANTE Food Flavourings:02.078 ethanol
DG SANTE Food Contact Materials:ethanol
FEMA Number:2419 ethanol
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):64-17-5 ; ETHYL ALCOHOL
FDA Regulation:
FDA PART 169 -- FOOD DRESSINGS AND FLAVORINGS
Subpart B--Requirements for Specific Standardized Food Dressings and Flavorings
Sec. 169.175 Vanilla extract.


FDA PART 169 -- FOOD DRESSINGS AND FLAVORINGS
Subpart B--Requirements for Specific Standardized Food Dressings and Flavorings
Sec. 169.176 Concentrated vanilla extract.


FDA PART 169 -- FOOD DRESSINGS AND FLAVORINGS
Subpart B--Requirements for Specific Standardized Food Dressings and Flavorings
Sec. 169.177 Vanilla flavoring.


FDA PART 169 -- FOOD DRESSINGS AND FLAVORINGS
Subpart B--Requirements for Specific Standardized Food Dressings and Flavorings
Sec. 169.181 Vanilla-vanillin flavoring.


FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart D--Special Dietary and Nutritional Additives
Sec. 172.340 Fish protein isolate.


FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart F--Flavoring Agents and Related Substances
Sec. 172.560 Modified hop extract.


FDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Subpart F--Flavoring Agents and Related Substances
Sec. 172.580 Safrole-free extract of sassafras.


FDA PART 175 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADHESIVES AND COMPONENTS OF COATINGS
Subpart B--Substances for Use Only as Components of Adhesives
Sec. 175.105 Adhesives.


FDA PART 176 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: PAPER AND PAPERBOARD COMPONENTS
Subpart B--Substances for Use Only as Components of Paper and Paperboard
Sec. 176.200 Defoaming agents used in coatings.


FDA PART 177 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: POLYMERS
Subpart B--Substances for Use as Basic Components of Single and Repeated Use Food Contact
Sec. 177.1200 Cellophane.


FDA PART 177 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: POLYMERS
Subpart B--Substances for Use as Basic Components of Single and Repeated Use Food Contact
Sec. 177.1650 Polysulfide polymer-polyepoxy resins.


FDA PART 178 -- INDIRECT FOOD ADDITIVES: ADJUVANTS, PRODUCTION AIDS, AND SANITIZERS
Subpart B--Substances Utilized To Control the Growth of Microorganisms
Sec. 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions.


FDA PART 184 -- DIRECT FOOD SUBSTANCES AFFIRMED AS GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE
Subpart B--Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS
Sec. 184.1293 Ethyl alcohol.


FDA PART 73 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION
Subpart A--Foods
Sec. 73.30 Annatto extract.


FDA PART 73 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION
Subpart A--Foods
Sec. 73.345 Paprika oleoresin.


FDA PART 73 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES EXEMPT FROM CERTIFICATION
Subpart A--Foods
Sec. 73.615 Turmeric oleoresin.
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay: 99.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:0.77200 to 0.78600 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 6.424 to 6.540
Refractive Index:1.31000 to 1.36000 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point:-115.00 to -114.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 78.00 to 79.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 22.00 to 23.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure:44.600000 mmHg @ 20.00 °C.
Vapor Density:1.59 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point: 49.00 °F. TCC ( 9.44 °C. )
logP (o/w): -0.190
Soluble in:
 water, 7.921e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
 water, 1.00E+06 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Type: alcoholic
Odor Strength:medium
Substantivity: < 1 hour(s) at 100.00 %
alcoholic ethereal medicinal
Odor Description:at 100.00 %. strong alcoholic ethereal medical
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
CosIng:cosmetic data
Cosmetic Uses: antifoaming agents
antimicrobial agents
astringents
fragrance
solvents
viscosity controlling agents
 
Suppliers:
ADM
FUEL ETHANOL
Flavor: characteristic
ADM Fuel Ethanol meets the current version of D4806 "Standard Specification for Denatured Fuel Ethanol for Blending with Gasolines for Use as Automotive Spark-Ignition Engine Fuel." ADM adds a corrosion inhibitor (DCI-11) to all fuel ethanol at a target treat rate of 30 pounds per thousand barrels. The ASTM specification is as follows.
ADM
GNS BEVERAGE ALCOHOL
ADM
J GRADE 190 PROOF INDUSTRIAL ETHANOL
ADM
J GRADE 192 PROOF INDUSTRIAL ETHANOL
ADM
K GRADE 190 PROOF INDUSTRIAL ETHANOL
Flavor: characteristic
primarily used in industrial ethanol and fermentation alcohol.
ADM
PURE 190 PROOF ETHANOL 2
ADM
PURE 190 PROOF ETHANOL
ADM
PURE 192 PROOF ETHANOL
ADM
PURE 200 PROOF ETHANOL
Azelis UK
Ethanol
Borregaard
Absolute Ethanol Rectified (99,8%)
Cargill, Inc.
Ethanol
Flavor: characteristic
Cargill offers high-quality ethanol adapted to the specific needs of the personal care industry.
Covalent Chemical
Ethanol
Diffusions Aromatiques
ALCOOL PUR (ALIMENTAIRE)
Eastman Chemical
Tecsol A Solvent, Anhydrous
Eastman Chemical
Tecsol D-2 Solvent, Anhydrous
ECSA Chemicals
ETHANOL 70% DILUTION
ECSA TRADE THE MOST UPDATED FINANCIAL PUBLICATION ON THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY
ECSA Chemicals
ETHANOL ABSOLUTE ANHYDROUS RE-PURE L 1.0
ECSA Chemicals
ETHANOL ABSOLUTE ANHYDROUS RS FOR HPLC PLUS
ECSA Chemicals
ETHANOL ABSOLUTE RE-PURE, ML 2500
ECSA Chemicals
ETHANOL ANHYDROUS RPH- PH.EUR.-USP-BP, L 25
ECSA Chemicals
ETHANOL DISTILLED DENATURED
ECSA Chemicals
ETHANOL DISTILLED
ECSA Chemicals
ETHANOL F11 DRINKABLE
ECSA Chemicals
ETHANOL FROM AGRICULTURAL RAW MATERIAL F-25A
ECSA Chemicals
ETHANOL PRIME QUALITY 1% DEP
ECSA Chemicals
ETHYALCOHOL 96 % RPE-ACS FOR ANALYSIS
ECSA Chemicals
ETHYL ALCOHOL ABSOLUTE RPE ACS
ECSA Chemicals
ETHYL ALCOHOL ABSOLUTE RPE ACS
Ernesto Ventós
ETHANOL NATURAL
Kraft Chemical
Ethyl Alcohol - Pure
Kraft Chemical
Ethyl Alcohol - SDA
LyondellBasell Industries
Ethyl Alcohol
Penta International
ETHYL ALCOHOL NATURAL FCC
Penta International
ETHYL ALCOHOL NATURAL 200 PROOF USP
Sigma-Aldrich
For experimental / research use only.
Ethyl alcohol, Pure 200 proof, for molecular biology
Silver Fern Chemical
Ethanol
Odor: characteristic
Use: Ethanol has a wide array of applications and uses, some of which are solvents, fuel and fuel additives, beverages, antiseptics and pharmaceuticals, and many more.
SRS Aromatics
ETHYL ALCOHOL (FG)
Universal Preserv-A-Chem Inc.
ETHYL ALCOHOL ANHYD DENATURED
Universal Preserv-A-Chem Inc.
ETHYL ALCOHOL, 190 PROOF USP
Universal Preserv-A-Chem Inc.
ETHYL ALCOHOL, 200 PROOF USP
 
Safety Information:
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
F - Highly flammable.
R 11 - Highly flammable.
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
 
Hazards identification
 
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
 
Pictogram
 
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 7060 mg/kg
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 16, Pg. 718, 1970.

intravenous-rat LD50 1440 mg/kg
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 18, Pg. 60, 1971.

intraperitoneal-rat LD50 3600 mg/kg
Pharmacology: International Journal of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology. Vol. 2, Pg. 27, 1969.

oral-rabbit LD50 6300 mg/kg
"Handbook of Toxicology," 4 vols., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co., 1956-59Vol. 1, Pg. 130, 1955.

intravenous-rabbit LD50 2374 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

intraperitoneal-rabbit LD50 963 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

oral-mouse LD50 3450 mg/kg
Gigiena i Sanitariya. For English translation, see HYSAAV. Vol. 32(3), Pg. 31, 1967.

intravenous-mouse LD50 1973 mg/kg
"Handbook of Toxicology," 4 vols., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co., 1956-59Vol. 1, Pg. 128, 1955.

intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 528 mg/kg
Strahlentherapie. Vol. 127, Pg. 245, 1965.

intravenous-cat LDLo 3945 mg/kg
"Handbook of Toxicology," 4 vols., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co., 1956-59Vol. 1, Pg. 130, 1955.

oral-cat LDLo 6000 mg/kg
GASTROINTESTINAL: GASTRITIS KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: INTERSTITIAL NEPHRITIS LIVER: "HEPATITIS (HEPATOCELLULAR NECROSIS), DIFFUSE"
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 56, Pg. 117, 1936.

intravenous-chicken LDLo 8216 mg/kg
VASCULAR: OTHER CHANGES
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 60, Pg. 312, 1937.

oral-child LDLo 2000 mg/kg
LIVER: FATTY LIVER DEGERATION BLOOD: OTHER CHANGES LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES
Archiv fuer Toxikologie. Vol. 17, Pg. 183, 1958.

oral-child TDLo 14400 mg/kg/30
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA BEHAVIORAL: COMA GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING
Acta Paediatrica Scandinavica. Vol. 74, Pg. 977, 1985.

intraperitoneal-dog LDLo 3000 mg/kg
British Journal of Industrial Medicine. Vol. 1, Pg. 207, 1944.

intravenous-dog LDLo 1600 mg/kg
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA"
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 18, Pg. 60, 1971.

oral-dog LDLo 5500 mg/kg
"Handbook of Toxicology," 4 vols., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co., 1956-59Vol. 1, Pg. 130, 1955.

parenteral-frog LDLo 36000 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE
Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 50, Pg. 296, 1935.

intraperitoneal-guinea pig LD50 3414 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

oral-guinea pig LD50 5560 mg/kg
Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology. Vol. 23, Pg. 259, 1941.

intraperitoneal-hamster LD50 5068 mg/kg
EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.

oral-human LDLo 1400 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: SLEEP BEHAVIORAL: HEADACHE GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING
Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 44, 1974.

intraperitoneal-mammal (species unspecified) LD50 4300 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY)
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 13, Pg. 358, 1968.

oral-man TDLo 1430 ug/kg
BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY) BEHAVIORAL: ANTIPSYCHOTIC BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 197, Pg. 488, 1976.

oral-man TDLo 3371 uL/kg
BEHAVIORAL: EXCITEMENT BEHAVIORAL: COMA BEHAVIORAL: ALTERED SLEEP TIME (INCLUDING CHANGE IN RIGHTING REFLEX)
Veterinary and Human Toxicology. Vol. 21, Pg. 272, 1979.

oral-man TDLo 50 mg/kg
GASTROINTESTINAL: ALTERATION IN GASTRIC SECRETION GASTROINTESTINAL: OTHER CHANGES
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 56, Pg. 117, 1936.

oral-man TDLo 700 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGICAL TESTS
Neurobehavioral Toxicology and Teratology. Vol. 8, Pg. 77, 1986.

oral-man TDLo 22500 mg/kg/4W
ENDOCRINE: OTHER CHANGES BLOOD: OTHER CHANGES
Clinical Endocrinology Vol. 25, Pg. 143, 1986.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LDLo 20000 mg/kg
"Alcohols: Their Chemistry, Properties and Manufacture," Monick, J.A., New York, Reinhold Book, 1968Vol. -, Pg. 72, 1968.

subcutaneous-mouse LD50 8285 mg/kg
FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series. Vol. 48A, Pg. 99, 1970.

subcutaneous-chicken LDLo 5000 mg/kg
"Ueber die Wirkung Verschiedener Gifte Auf Vogel, Dissertation," Forchheimer, L., Pharmakologischen Institut der Universitat Wurzburg, Fed. Rep. Ger., 1931Vol. -, Pg. -, 1931.

subcutaneous-dog LDLo 6000 mg/kg
"Handbook of Toxicology," 4 vols., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co., 1956-59Vol. 1, Pg. 130, 1955.

subcutaneous-frog LDLo 7100 mg/kg
"Handbook of Toxicology," 4 vols., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co., 1956-59Vol. 1, Pg. 128, 1955.

subcutaneous-rabbit LDLo 20000 mg/kg
Gekkan Yakuji. Pharmaceuticals Monthly. Vol. 22, Pg. 651, 1980.

Inhalation Toxicity:
inhalation-rat LC50 20000 ppm/10H
Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 44, 1974.

inhalation-mouse LC50 39000 mg/m3/4H
Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 26(8), Pg. 53, 1982.

inhalation-guinea pig LCLo 21900 ppm
FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series. Vol. 48A, Pg. 99, 1970.

 
Safety in Use Information:
Category:
carrier solvents/deluents for flavor and/or fragrance agents; extraction solvent
Recommendation for ethanol usage levels up to:
 not for fragrance use.
 
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
Click here to view publication 3
 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -1800.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -1700.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 250.00000450000.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -1400.00000
condiments / relishes: -1000.00000
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -2000.00000
fruit ices: -2000.00000
gelatins / puddings: -230.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -2200.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: -30.00000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
 
Safety References:
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 11, Revision 1 (FGE.11Rev1) - Aliphatic dialcohols, diketones, and hydroxyketones from chemical group 10 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 14, Revision 1 (FGE.14Rev1): Phenethyl alcohol, aldehyde, acetals, carboxylic acid and related esters from chemical group 15 and 22 [1] - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 10, Revision 1 (FGE10 Rev1)[1] - Aliphatic primary and secondary saturated and unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, acetals, carboxylic acids and esters containing an additional oxygenated functional group and lactones from chemical groups 9, 13 and 30 - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in Contact with Food (AFC)
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 61, Revision 1 (FGE.61Rev1): Consideration of aliphatic acetals evaluated by JECFA (57th meeting) structurally related to acetals of branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and branched- and straight-chain saturated aldehydes and one orthoester of formic acid evaluated
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 13Rev1: Furfuryl and furan derivatives with and without additional side-chain substituents and heteroatoms from chemical group 14
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 2 (FGE.20Rev2): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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Flavouring Group Evaluation 5, Revision 2 (FGE.05Rev2): Branched- and straight-chain unsaturated carboxylic acids and esters of these with aliphatic saturated alcohols from chemical groups 1, 2, 3 and 5
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30
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Scientific Opinion on the evaluation of the substances currently on the list in the Annex to Commission Directive 96/3/EC as acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils – Part I of III
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Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species
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Review of substances/agents that have direct beneficial effect on the environment: mode of action and assessment of efficacy
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Formulations/Preparations:
•grades: usp (95% by vol); absolute; pure; completely denatured; specially denatured; industrial, various proofs . •materials containing alcohol: apple distillate k 2032410; arnica distillate 2378370; birch distillate 2384280; chamomille distillate 2380930; linden blossom distillate 2382920 •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: four gal of methyl alcohol and one gal of methyl isobutyl ketone; or four gal methyl alcohol and 18 avoirdupois oz denatonium benzoate, nf •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one-half gal benzene or one-half gal rubber hydrocarbon solvent. •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: thirty-three pounds, or more, metallic sodium and either one-half gal benzene or one-half gal rubber hydrocarbon solvent •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: five gal methyl alcohol •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one gal of pine tar nf •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one gal of the following solution: five gal of an aq soln containing 40% nicotine; and 3.6 avoirdupois oz of methylene blue, nf; water sufficient to make 100 gal •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: five gal of benzene •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: ten gal of ethyl ether •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: five-hundredths gal of bone oil (dipple's oil) •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one hundred gal of ethyl ether •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: ten gal of formaldehyde soln (usp) •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: ten gal of acetone, nf •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: three pounds of salicyclic acid, usp, one pound resorcin, usp, and 1 gal bergamont oil, nf, or bay oil, nf •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: eight gal of acetone, nf and 1.5 gal of methyl isobutyl ketone •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: twenty pounds of iodine, usp and 15 pounds of either potassium or sodium iodide usp •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: a soln composed of 20 pounds of iodine usp, 15 pounds of potassium or sodium iodide usp and 15 pounds of water. •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one gal of rosemary oil, nf and 30 lb of camphor, usp •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: thirty-five lb of camphor, usp and 1 gal of clove oil, usp •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one gal of lavender oil, usp and 100 lb of medicinal soft soap, usp •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: ten gal of methyl alcohol •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one hundred lb of glycerol, usp and 20 lb of hard soap, nf •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: thirty lb of methyl violet, usp •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: 29.75 gal of ethyl acetate having an ester content of 100% by wt or the equivalent thereof not to exceed 35 gal of ethyl acetate with an ester content of not less than 85% by wt •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: 4.25 gal of ethyl acetate having an ester content of 100% by wt or the equivalent thereof not to exceed 5 gal of ethyl acetate with an ester content of not less than 85% by wt •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: 3 gal of ammonia, aq, 27 to 30% by wt: three gal of strong ammonia soln, usp: 17.5 lb of caustic soda, liq grade, containing 50% sodium hydroxide by wt: or 12.0 lb of caustic soda, liq grade, containing 73% sodium hydroxide by wt. •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: 45 fluid oz of eucalyptol, usp, 30 avoirdupois oz of thymol, nf and 20 avoirdupois oz of mentol, usp •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: ten lb of any one or a total of 10 lb of two or more of the oils and substances listed below: anethole, usp; anise oil, usp; bay oil (myrcia oil), nf; benzaldehyde, nf; bergamot oil, nf; bitter almond oil, nf; camphor, usp; cedar leaf oil, usp, xiii; chlorothymol, nf; cinnamic aldehyde, nf, ix; cinnamon oil (cassia oil), usp; citronella oil, natural; clove oil, usp; coal tar, usp; eucalyptol, usp; eucalyptus oil, nf; eugenol, usp; guaiacol, nf; lavender oil, usp; menthol, usp; mustard oil, volatile (allyl isothiocyanate), usp, xii; peppermint oil, usp; phenol, usp; phenyl salicylate (salol), nf; pine oil, nf; pine needle oil, dwarf, nf; rosemary oil, nf; safrol; sassafras oil, nf; spearmint oil, nf; spearmint oil, terpeneless; spike lavender oil, natural; storax, usp; thyme oil, nf; thymol, nf; tolu balsam, usp; turpentine oil, nf; wintergreen oil (methyl salicylate), usp •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: 10 lb of menthol, usp and 1.25 gal of formaldehyde soln, usp •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: two and one-half lb of menthol, usp and 2.5 gal of formaldehyde soln, usp •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: (1) six lb of boric acid, usp, 1 and 13 lb thymol, nf, 1 and 13 lb chlorothymol, nf and 1 and 13 lb menthol, usp; or (2) seven lb of boric acid, usp, and a total of 3 lb of any two or more denaturing materials listed under sda no 38-b •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: nine lb of sodium salicylate or salicylic acid, usp, 1.25 gal fluid extract of quassia, nf, vii and 18 gal of tertiary butyl alcohol •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: sixty avoirdupois oz of any one of the following alkaloids or salts together with 18 gal of tertiary butyl alcohol: quinine, nf; quinine bisulfate, nf; quinine hydrochloride, usp; cinchonidine; cinchonidine sulfate, nf, ix •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: two and 12 gal of diethylphthalate and 18 gal of tertiary butyl alcohol •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one gal of diethylphthalate •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one gal of bay oil, nf and either 50 avoirdupois oz of quinine sulfate, usp, 50 avoirdupois oz of quinine bisulfate, nf, or 200 avoirdupois oz of sodium salicylate, usp •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one and one-half avoirdupois oz of brucine (alkaloid), or brucine sulfate (nf, ix), or quassin, or one and one-half av oz of any combination of two or of three of those denaturants, and 18 gal of tertiary butyl alcohol •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one lb of sucrose octa-acetate and 18 gal of tertiary butyl alcohol •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: one-sixteenth avoirdupois oz of denatonium benzoate, nf, (bitrex) and 18 gal of tertiary butyl alcohol •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: three gal of tertiary butyl alcohol •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: eighty g of potassium iodide, usp and 109 g of red mercuric iodide, nf or 95 g of thimerosal, nf or 76 g of any of the following: phenyl mercuric nitrate, nf; phenyl mercuric chloride, nf; or phenyl mercuric benzoate •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: ten gal of n-butyl alcohol •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: three hundred lb of refined white or orange shellac •to every 100 gal of ethyl alcohol add: 25 fluid oz of phenol, usp and 4 fluid oz of wintergreen oil (methyl salicylate), usp •grades of purity: anhydrous (200 proof); 190 proof •preparations: alcohol & dextrose injectio, usp; ethanol for disinfection; evaporating lotion; high alcoholic elixir; iso-alcoholic elixir; low alcoholic elixir; spirit ear-drops
 
Potential Blenders and core components note
For Odor
alcoholic
3-
hexanol
FL/FR
ethereal
acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal
FL/FR
fruity
ethyl isobutyrate
FL/FR
For Flavor
alcoholic
3-
hexanol
FL/FR
ethereal
acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal
FL/FR
ethyl isobutyrate
FL/FR
rummy
rum
FL
 
Potential Uses:
 solvents
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 apple plant
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 broccoli asparagus broccoli plant
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 cantaloupe petiole
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 carrot root
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 corn silk
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 currant black currant fruit
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 fig fruit
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 guava fruit
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 lemon
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 lime
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 mandarin
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 mandarin fruit
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 mikan peel oil @ 0.02%
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 mushroom giant puffball mushroom
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 okra fruit
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 onion bulb
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 orange
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 orange fruit juice
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 papaya fruit
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 parsley leaf
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 parsley plant
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 peach fruit
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 pineapple fruit
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 plum fruit
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 pomelo
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 raspberry red raspberry plant
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 roselle fruit
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 roselle leaf
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 roselle seed
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 rosemary plant
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 rosemary sap
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 soursop plant
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 soybean plant
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 spearmint oil
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 tomato fruit
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 watermelon fruit juice
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Synonyms:
 aethylalkohol
 alcohol, absolute
 alcohol, ethyl
 alcohol, grain
 alcool ethylique
 alcool etilico
N-ethanol
 ethicap
 ethyl alcohol
 ethyl alcohol - pure
 ethyl alcohol natural 200 proof USP
 ethyl hydroxide
 ethylol
 etylowy alkohol
 GNS beverage alcohol
 hinetoless
 hydroxyethane
1-hydroxyethane
 infinity pure
 methyl carbinol
 punctilious
 silent spirit
 tecsol A solvent, anhydrous
 tecsol D-2 solvent, anhydrous
 thanol
 
 
Notes:
a clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. it has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. it is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in alcoholic beverages. Intoxicating constit. of all alcoholic beverages. Used as a solvent and vehicle for food dressings and flavourings. Antimicrobial agent, e.g for pizza crusts prior to baking. extraction solvent for foodstuffs. Widely distributed in fruits and other foods Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid. It is a powerful psychoactive drug and one of the oldest recreational drugs. Best known as the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, it is also used in thermometers, as a solvent, and as a fuel. In common usage, it is often referred to simply as alcohol or spirits. (Wikipedia)
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