Questions and Answers
How is ethanol naturally produced?
By the fermentation process of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration
What is the chemical formula for ethanol?
CH3CH2OH, C2H5OH, C2H6O, or EtOH
What are the modern medical applications of ethanol?
Antiseptic, disinfectant, solvent for some medications, and antidote for methanol poisoning and ethylene glycol poisoning
What is the historical use of ethanol in medicine?
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In addition to being used in alcoholic drinks, name two other uses of ethanol.
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