ethanol

C₂H₆O
100%
Structural formula of ethanol

ethanol, ethanol, alcohol, ethylalcohol

Alcohol is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic odor. Causes drunkenness upon consumption. Frequently used solvent and reagent in chemistry.

H225P210
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass46.1
Density785 g/m³
Melting point-173 -114 159
Boiling point173 78.4 352
Flash point53.6 12 285
Fire point752 400 673
Rel. permittivity24.3
Partition coeff. (logP)-0.32

Pharmacology

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Mode of Action (GABA-A-potentiatie)
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    Compound added to the database on April 27, 2019, last modified on August 8, 2022.