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Ethanol

IUPAC: ethanol

C2H6O Organic Compounds CAS 64-17-5
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Formula / NotationC2H6O
CAS Number64-17-5
Molecular Weight46.07
Melting Point-173.4 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point173.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density0.79 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Solubilitygreater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceEthanol with a small amount of an adulterant added so as to be unfit for use as a beverage.
Also Known Asethyl alcohol; alcohol; 64-17-5; grain alcohol; Methylcarbinol; Ethyl hydroxide; Ethyl hydrate; Tecsol; Algrain; Anhydrol
CategoryOrganic Compounds

What is Ethanol?

Ethyl alcohol in alcoholic beverages can cause developmental toxicity according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.

Formula & Notation

C2H6O

IUPAC Name: ethanol

Other Names / Synonyms: ethyl alcohol; alcohol; 64-17-5; grain alcohol; Methylcarbinol; Ethyl hydroxide; Ethyl hydrate; Tecsol; Algrain; Anhydrol

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Ethanol with a small amount of an adulterant added so as to be unfit for use as a beverage.. Molecular formula: C2H6O. Molecular weight: 46.07 g/mol. Boiling point: 173.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992). Melting point: -173.4 °F (NTP, 1992). Density: 0.79 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float. Solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992). Vapor pressure: 40 mmHg at 66 °F ; 50 mmHg at 77 °F (NTP, 1992). LogP: -0.1.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point-173.4 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point173.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density0.79 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Molecular Weight46.07
Solubilitygreater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992)
AppearanceEthanol with a small amount of an adulterant added so as to be unfit for use as a beverage.

Uses & Applications

Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.

Safety Information

Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Ethanol
Formula C2H6O
CAS Number 64-17-5
Molecular Weight 46.07
Category Organic Compounds
Index All "E" terms
Synonyms ethyl alcohol; alcohol; 64-17-5; grain alcohol; Methylcarbinol; Ethyl hydroxide; Ethyl hydrate; Tecsol; Algrain; Anhydrol

Frequently Asked Questions

Ethyl alcohol in alcoholic beverages can cause developmental toxicity according to an independent committee of scientific and health experts.

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