Ethanol: Chemical Properties and Uses
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What is the chemical formula for ethanol?

CH3CH2OH

What are some alternative names for ethanol?

ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, drinking alcohol, or simply alcohol

How is ethanol naturally produced?

By the fermentation process of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration

What are some medical applications of ethanol?

<p>Antiseptic, disinfectant, solvent for some medications, and antidote for methanol poisoning and ethylene glycol poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does most of the world's ethanol production come from?

<p>Mostly from Brazil and the U.S.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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