Ethanol CAS 64-17-5

Ethyl Alcohol, is an alcoholic compound with the formula C2H6O and the structural formula CH3CH2OH or C2H5OH. Ethanol burns well and is widely used in organic synthesis as a fuel, solvent and disinfectant.

Ethanol at room temperature and pressure is a volatile colorless transparent liquid, low toxicity, can be miscible with water in any ratio, the solution has a wine flavor, slightly irritating, and can also be miscible with most organic solvents. Ethanol vapor can be mixed with air to form an explosive mixture. Ethanol is a basic organic chemical raw material, and is also used as an organic solvent, in the manufacture of beverages and alcohol, and in the food industry.

Ethanol can be used to manufacture acetic acid, beverages, flavors, dyes, fuels, etc. In medical treatment, ethanol with a volume fraction of 70% to 75% is commonly used as a disinfectant. Ethanol is widely used in chemical industry, medical care, food industry, agricultural production and other fields.

Molecular formula :C2H6O or CH3CH2OH

CAS:64-17-5

UN:1170

Appearance: Volatile colorless transparent liquid

Density :0.79 g/cm³

Boiling point :78 °C

Melting point :−114 °C

Flash point :12 °C