⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Ethanol is a colorless, volatile liquid that is widely used as a solvent, disinfectant, and in the production of alcoholic beverages. It is also used in fuel and in the synthesis of various chemicals.
- Alcoholic Beverages: Used as the primary ingredient in alcoholic beverages.
- Solvent: Used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and as a solvent in various industrial applications.
- Fuel: Used as a biofuel and in gasoline blends.
- Disinfectant: Applied in hand sanitizers and disinfectants.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of other chemicals such as acetic acid and acetaldehyde.
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Odor
Slightly sweet odor
Molecular Formula
C2H5OH
Molecular Weight
46.07 g/mol
Boiling Point
78.37 °C
Density
0.789 g/cm³
Solubility
Miscible with water and most organic solvents
Flash Point
13 °C (closed cup)
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, highly flammable
IUPAC Name
ethanol
Molecular Formula
C2H5OH
Molecular Weight
46.07 g/mol
SMILES
CCO
InChIKey
LFQSCWFLJHTTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
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