Ethanol is naturally produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes, and is commonly consumed as a popular recreational drug. It also has medical applications as an antiseptic and disinfectant. The compound is widely used as a chemical solvent, either for scientific chemical testing or in synthesis of other organic compounds, and is a vital substance used across many different kinds of manufacturing industries. Ethanol is also used as an alternative fuel source.
Ethanol is an organic chemical compound. It is a simple alcohol with the chemical formula C₂H₆O. Its formula can be also written as CH ₃−CH ₂−OH or C ₂H ₅OH, and is often abbreviated as EtOH. Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a characteristic wine-like odor and pungent taste.
Formula: C2H5OH
Boiling point: 78.37 °C
Molar mass: 46.07 g/mol
Melting point: -114.1 °C
Density: 789 kg/m³
IUPAC ID: ethanol
Classification: Alcohol
Alcohol Solution 2.5L
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