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[[File:Ethanol-2D-flat.svg|thumb|250px|Chemical structure of ethanol]] | [[File:Ethanol-2D-flat.svg|thumb|250px|Chemical structure of ethanol]] | ||
'''Ethanol''' is an organic compound. It is an alcohol with the chemical formula C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub>O. Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a characteristic wine-like odor and pungent taste. It is a psychoactive recreational drug, the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks. | '''Ethanol''' is an organic compound. It is an alcohol with the chemical formula C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub>O. Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a characteristic [[wine]]-like odor and pungent taste. It is a psychoactive recreational drug, the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks. | ||
Ethanol is naturally produced by the fermentation process of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration. Historically it was used as a general anesthetic, and has modern medical applications as an antiseptic, disinfectant, solvent for some medications, and antidote for methanol poisoning and ethylene glycol poisoning. It is used as a chemical solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds, and as a fuel source. Ethanol also can be dehydrated to make ethylene, an important chemical feedstock. | Ethanol is naturally produced by the [[fermentation]] process of [[Sugar|sugars]] by [[Yeast|yeasts]] or via petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration. Historically it was used as a general anesthetic, and has modern medical applications as an antiseptic, disinfectant, solvent for some [[Medicine|medications]], and antidote for methanol poisoning and ethylene glycol poisoning. It is used as a chemical solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds, and as a fuel source. Ethanol also can be dehydrated to make ethylene, an important chemical feedstock. | ||
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Ethanol is an organic compound. It is an alcohol with the chemical formula C2H6O. Ethanol is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a characteristic wine-like odor and pungent taste. It is a psychoactive recreational drug, the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks.
Ethanol is naturally produced by the fermentation process of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration. Historically it was used as a general anesthetic, and has modern medical applications as an antiseptic, disinfectant, solvent for some medications, and antidote for methanol poisoning and ethylene glycol poisoning. It is used as a chemical solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds, and as a fuel source. Ethanol also can be dehydrated to make ethylene, an important chemical feedstock.
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