ETHYL ALCOHOL
Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 29th JECFA (1985), published
in FNP 34 (1986. An ADI limited by GMP was established at 14th JECFA (1970))
SYNONYMS Alcohol, ethanol
DEFINITION Contains usually about 95% v/v (i.e. with about 5% v/v water) C2H6O; other grades with a different water content may be used depending on the technological requirements; these specifications apply only to undenaturated ethyl alcohol.
Chemical names Ethanol
C.A.S. number 64-17-5
Chemical formula C2H6O
Formula weight 46.07
Assay Not less than 94.9% v/v
DESCRIPTION Clear colourless mobile liquid with a mild characteristic odour; flammable
FUNCTIONAL USES Extraction solvent, carrier solvent, flavouring agent (see "Flavouring
agents" monograph JECFA no. 41)
