Ethanol / Ethyl Alcohol

Product Description

Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with the chemical formula
or
. Also known as ethyl alcohol, it is the intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic beverages, a common industrial solvent, and a key component in products like sanitizers and cosmetics. It is produced by fermenting sugars in grains or fruits and is also used as a biofuel, often blended with gasoline

Properties 

    Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor and taste.
    Flammability: Highly flammable.
    Solubility: Mixes readily with water and many organic liquids.
    Boiling point:
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    Melting point:

Uses 

    Beverages: The alcohol in beer, wine, and spirits.
    Industrial: Used as a solvent for fats, oils, and waxes, as well as in the production of other chemicals.
    Consumer Products: Found in perfumes, toiletries, cosmetics, and as a preservative in lotions.
    Fuel: Used as a biofuel or blended with gasoline to create a cleaner-burning fuel.
    Health and Hygiene: An effective disinfectant in hand sanitizers and a topical agent to prevent skin infections.
    Pharmaceuticals: Used in some pharmaceutical preparations and as a solvent. 

Production 

    Fermentation: The traditional method for making ethanol for beverages, where yeast converts carbohydrates (from sugar crops or grains) into ethanol.
    Hydration of ethylene: A process for industrial ethanol production where ethylene and steam react to form ethanol