Ethyl alcohol, commonly referred to as ethanol (CAS: 64-17-5), is a primary straight-chain alcohol and one of the most versatile organic compounds in modern chemistry. Characterized as a clear, colorless, and volatile liquid with a distinct vinous odor, ethanol is highly flammable and completely miscible with water and most organic solvents. It is commercially produced through two primary pathways: the fermentation of biomass (sugars/starches) and the catalytic hydration of ethylene. As a bio-based resource, it is a cornerstone of “green chemistry,” offering a renewable alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals. Its molecular structure, consisting of a hydroxyl group attached to an ethyl group ($CH_3CH_2OH$), provides unique amphiphilic properties, allowing it to dissolve both polar and non-polar substances. Beyond its historical use in beverages, ethanol is critical as an industrial solvent, a high-octane biofuel, a pharmaceutical excipient, and a potent antimicrobial agent essential for global public health and sanitation.
* Achieves exceptional purity, meeting stringent USP/EP grade standards.
* Features an extremely low impurity profile, including minimal water and non-volatile residues.
* Functions as a highly effective and versatile solvent for various substances.
* Serves as a critical ingredient across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries.
* Provides reliable performance as an antiseptic and disinfectant in healthcare.
* Ideal for formulating perfumes, sanitizers, and other personal care products.
* Ensures product integrity by leaving behind minimal non-volatile residue.
* Purity: 99.8% Min.
* Molecular Weight: 46.07
* Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.789 – 0.791
* Water Content: 0.2% Max.
* Acidity (as Acetic Acid): 0.003% Max.
* Non-Volatile Matter: 0.002% Max.
* Methanol: 0.01% Max.
* Appearance: Clear, Colorless Liquid
* Boiling Point: 78°C
* Flash Point (Closed Cup): 13°C
* Acts as a versatile solvent in industrial processes, chemical synthesis, and the creation of products like tinctures, perfumes, and lacquers.
* Serves as an effective antiseptic and disinfectant for medical use and general hygiene.
* Utilized as a fuel for internal combustion engines and as an additive to gasoline.
* Functions as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various other organic chemicals.
* An essential ingredient in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, and explosives.
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