Ethanol, commonly known as alcohol or liquor, is a type of alcohol compound with a chemical formula of C2H6O and a structural formula of CH3CH2OH or C2H5OH. [1] Ethanol has good flammability and is a commonly used fuel, solvent, disinfectant, etc. It is widely used in organic synthesis.
Ethanol is a volatile, colorless, transparent liquid at room temperature and pressure with low toxicity. It can be miscible with water in any ratio. The solution has a wine aroma and is slightly irritating. It can also be miscible with most organic solvents. Ethanol vapor mixed with air can form an explosive mixture. Ethanol is a basic organic chemical raw material and is also used as an organic solvent, alcoholic beverage, and food industry. [2]
Ethanol can be used to make acetic acid, beverages, flavors, dyes, fuels, etc. In medicine, 70% to 75% ethanol by volume is often used as a disinfectant. Ethanol has a wide range of uses in the chemical industry, medical and health care, food industry, agricultural production and other fields.
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