Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) Definition
- Ethyl alcohol, also known as ethanol, is a clear, colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid with the chemical formula C₂H₅OH.
- It is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages and is also widely used as a solvent, disinfectant, and fuel additive.
Structure:
- Chemical Formula: C₂H₅OH
- Molecular Structure: Comprises a two-carbon chain where the first carbon is bonded to three hydrogen atoms, and the second carbon is bonded to two hydrogen atoms and a hydroxyl group (-OH).
- Geometry: Tetrahedral around carbon atoms.
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Uses:
- Solvent: Ethanol is a versatile solvent used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical industries.
- Disinfectant: It has antiseptic properties, making it useful for sanitizing surfaces and hands.
- Beverages: Ethanol is the intoxicating agent in alcoholic beverages.
- Fuel: It’s used as a biofuel and a gasoline additive (e.g., E10, E85).
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