Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Ethyl Alcohol
Ethanol supplier for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal-care and industrial buyers in Malaysia. Also called ethyl alcohol, food-grade ethanol, potable alcohol, neutral alcohol and ENA (extra neutral alcohol), ethanol is a clear, colourless and volatile C2 alcohol (CAS 64-17-5, C2H5OH) used as a solvent, carrier and process input.
Commercial coverage centres on undenatured grades. Buyers commonly specify food-grade or potable 96% ethanol for flavour and extract work, absolute or anhydrous material where water must be low, high-purity reagent grades for laboratory duty, and technical undenatured ethanol for solvent or manufacturing processes. Concentration and grade are confirmed against the enquiry.
Food and beverage processors use undenatured ethanol as a flavour carrier and extraction solvent. Pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and personal-care formulators select suitable grades as process solvents or carriers, while cleaning, coatings and laboratory applications use the grade that matches the duty. This page does not cover denatured alcohol or IMS.
Send the required grade or concentration, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 64-17-5
- Formula
- C2H5OH
- Grade
- food, 96%, absolute, technical
- Appearance
- clear, colourless, volatile liquid with a characteristic alcohol odour
Ethanol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food-grade / potable ethanol 96% | clear, colourless liquid | commonly about 95–96% ethanol (azeotrope); confirm the required strength | Flavour and extract carriers, beverage and food processing, and other ingredient duties that require undenatured food-grade or potable alcohol. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Absolute / anhydrous ethanol | clear, colourless liquid | commonly 99% or higher; water limit confirmed against the specification | Pharmaceutical, laboratory, cosmetic and process duties that specify dry or near-anhydrous ethyl alcohol rather than the 96% azeotrope. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity or reagent-grade ethanol | clear, colourless liquid | high-purity specification confirmed against the required grade | Analytical, laboratory and formulation work where residual impurities, water and residue limits are tightly controlled. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical undenatured ethanol | clear, colourless liquid | industrial or technical strength confirmed against the enquiry | Solvent, extraction and manufacturing processes that require undenatured ethyl alcohol rather than a denatured industrial grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy ethanol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for ethanol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless, volatile liquid | — |
| CAS number | 64-17-5 | — |
| Molecular formula | C2H5OH | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water and many common organic solvents | — |
| Grade controls | ethanol content, water content, density or strength basis, acidity, colour and residue confirmed against the required grade | — |
Ethanol applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources and incompatible materials. Ethanol is highly flammable; follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about ethanol
Are ethanol, ethyl alcohol and ENA the same product?
Yes. Ethanol and ethyl alcohol are the same chemical (CAS 64-17-5). ENA means extra neutral alcohol, a high-purity potable or food-grade style of undenatured ethanol. State the required grade and concentration with the enquiry because 96%, absolute and technical grades are not interchangeable in every use.
Is undenatured ethanol the same as denatured alcohol or IMS?
No. This page covers undenatured ethanol suitable for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and other duties that require pure ethyl alcohol. Denatured alcohol, industrial methylated spirits (IMS) and industrial alcohol are ethanol grades made unfit to drink with a denaturant and are covered on the separate denatured ethyl alcohol page.
Which ethanol grade or concentration should I request?
Food-grade or potable 96% is commonly selected for flavour carriers and food processing. Absolute or anhydrous grades suit duties that limit water, while technical undenatured grades serve industrial solvent work. Match the grade and strength to the application and any written specification.
Is food-grade ethanol suitable for flavours and beverage manufacture?
Food-grade or potable ethanol is widely used as a carrier and extraction solvent for flavours, essences and related food or beverage processes. Suitability depends on the recipe, required strength and specification, so buyers should describe the application when enquiring.
Is ethanol the same as isopropyl alcohol or methanol?
No. Ethanol is a different alcohol from isopropyl alcohol and from methanol. Neither IPA nor methanol is a substitute in food or potable applications. Select the alcohol that the process or formulation actually specifies.
What details are needed for an ethanol price enquiry?
Provide the grade or concentration, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention any preferred pack format and documentation needs so the quotation can address the complete requirement.