Main-Product

Product

Ethanol

Segment

Chemicals

Main-Family

Functional Organic Products

Sub-Family

Alcohols

Description

Ethanol (also called Ethyl Alcohol, Grain Alcohol, Drinking Alcohol, or simply Alcohol) is an Organic Chemical Compound. It is a simple Alcohol with the chemical formula C₂H₆O. Its formula can be also written as CH₃-CH₂-OH or C₂H₂5OH (an Ethyl group linked to a Hydroxyl group), and is often abbreviated as EtOH. Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a characteristic wine-like odor and pungent taste. It is a psychoactive drug, recreational drug, and the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks. Ethanol is naturally produced by the fermentation of Sugars by Yeasts or via Petrochemical Processes such as Ethylene Hydration. It has medical applications as an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is used as a Chemical Solvent and in the Synthesis of Organic Compounds. Ethanol is a Fuel source.

Link

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol

Value Chain-I

Ethylene

Status

A

Unit of Measure

Metric Ton

Physical State

Liquid

Update by

 Kokel, Nicolas

Last Update

2/19/2022 11:00 AM

Added

2/19/2022 10:57 AM