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Ethyl Alcohol
Ethyl alcohol is an important industrial chemical with a wide variety of uses; it is used as a solvent, in the synthesis of other organic chemicals, and as an additive to automotive gasoline. Ethyl alcohol is also the intoxicating ingredient of many alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and distilled spirits.
Characteristics
| Molar Weight | 46,07 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -114,1 °C |
| Boiling Point | 78,37 °C |
| Flash Point | 14 °C |
| Density | 0.79 |
| Forms | Liquid (clear) |
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Ink, toner and colourant
- Food additive
- Sanitizers
- Preservative
- Solvents
- Cosmetic products
- Beauty products
- Paint and Coatings
Industries
- Pharma
- Oil & Gas
- Cleaning
- Coatings & Construction
- Polymers
- Cosmetics
- Water Treatment
- Food
- Agrobusiness
- Lubricants
- Rubber
Synonyms: Ethanol, TSDA I 1-hydroxyethane I EtOH
Chemical Formula: C2H6O
CAS Number: 64-17-5