Application
C2H6O
- Ethanol -
Ethanol (C2H6O) is a chemical compound of carbon (C) hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) and it is obtained through the fermentation of the sugars present in vegetables.
It is water soluble, and it is member of a group of organic chemicals called alcohols (ethyl alcohol). Ethanol has a melting point of 114.1°C and a boiling point of 78.2°C. It is a biofuel used to reduce pollutant emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. It is also used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food beverage industries and in cleaning chemicals.