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Ethanol is a clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in alcoholic beverages. Indeed, ethanol has widespread use as a solvent of substances intended for human contact or consumption, including scents, flavorings, colorings, and medicines.
Melting Point | -113 °C |
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Boiling Point | 78 °C at 760 mm Hg |
Synonyms: TSDA, Ethanol I Ethyl Alcohol, Alcohol, Methylcarbinol, EtOH
Chemical Formula: C2H6O
CAS Number: 64-17-5