90% ethanol is used for laboratory work, scientific research, histology specimen preservation, DNA/RNA extraction, and industrial solvent applications.
Primary Applications:
Laboratory & Research:
- DNA and RNA precipitation and extraction
- Protein purification
- Laboratory equipment cleaning
- General solvent for experiments
Medical & Scientific:
- Histology tissue preservation
- Specimen storage
- Cell culture applications
- Microscopy slide preparation
Industrial:
- Cleaning electronic components
- Manufacturing processes
- Solvent for chemical synthesis
Advantages Over Lower Concentrations:
- More effective solvent
- Faster evaporation
- Less water contamination in sensitive applications
Importants Points:
- Main uses: Laboratory research, DNA work, tissue preservation
- Strength: Higher than disinfectants, lower than absolute ethanol
- Fields: Scientific, medical, industrial