Ethyl alcohol is also called ethanol. Ethyl alcohol is the most important member of the class of organic compounds called alcohols. Ethyl alcohol burns with a pale bluish flame even when mixed with the same amount of water. Ethyl alcohol, water ether and acetone are mixed in all proportions.
As ethyl alcohol is a good solvent, it is used in making essences and perfumery. It takes part in the synthesis of many organic substances other than ethyl alcohol, spirits and cologne. Ethyl alcohol is also used as a solvent and fuel. It is a disinfectant chemical for ethyl alcohol, medical devices and laboratory materials.
| Cas No | 64-17-5 |
| EINECS No | 200-578-6 |
| Chemical Formula | C2H5OH |
| View | Colorless clear |
| Purity(%) | 96.0 |
| Density (Kg / Liter) | 0.8059 |
| Flash Point, ° C | 13 |
| Boiling Point, ° C | 78.4 |
