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 mass 46.1
Density 785 g/m³
Melting point -114 ℃-173 ℉159 K 
Boiling point 78.4 ℃173 ℉352 K 
Flash point 12 ℃53.6 ℉285 K 
Fire point 400 ℃752 ℉673 K 
Rel. permittivity 24.3
Partition coeff. (logP) -0.32

Pharmacology

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    Compound added to the database on April 27, 2019, last modified on August 8, 2022.