Ethyl alcohol (ethanol ) is a clear, colorless, and volatile liquid with a characteristic vinous odor and burning taste. It is highly flammable, miscible with water, and commonly used as a solvent in industries (pharmaceuticals, cosmetics), a disinfectant/antiseptic in healthcare, and the active ingredient in alcoholic beverages. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Antiseptics. Its therapeutic use is listed as antidotes. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a fermentation-derived source/manufacturing origin. Its PubChem CID is 702.
Ethyl alcohol
| CAS No | 64-17-5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C2H6O |
| Molecular Weight | 46.07 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Ethanol |
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Ethyl alcohol (ethanol ) is a clear, colorless, and volatile liquid with a characteristic vinous odor and burning taste.
The listed CAS number is 64-17-5.
The listed molecular formula is C2H6O.
The listed molecular weight is 46.07 g/mol.
Ethanol.
Its therapeutic use is listed as antidotes.