Chemical Properties |
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| CAS NO | 64-17-5 | Synonyms | – |
| Formula | C2H6O | Formula Weight | 46.08 |
| Form | Liquid | Melting point | -90° |
| Boiling Point | 78° | Flash Point | 11°(52°F) |
| Density | 0.789 | Refractive Index | 1.3610 |
| Storage & Sensitivity | Hygroscopic. Ambient temperatures. | Solubility | Miscible with water, methanol, ether, chloroform and acetone. |
| MDL number | MFCD00003568 | ||
Applications
Ethanol is used in antibacterial hand sanitizer gels, as an antidote to methanol poisoning and an antitussive agent. It is acting as a solvent to remove the paint and ink stain on curtains, dress and upholstery. It is utilized as a fuel in camping and primus stoves. It is likewise employed to clean the windows, manufacturing nail-polish and to test pectin levels in jam and jelly making. It finds application in personal care products such as mouthwashes, perfumes and deodorants.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.