Ethanol
C₂H₆O
Ethanol is a primary alcohol — an -OH group bonded to a carbon that has only one other carbon neighbor. It's the alcohol in alcoholic beverages and one of Brazil's main biofuels.
Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Molar mass | 46.07 g/mol |
| Physical state (25°C) | Liquid |
| Polarity | Polar |
| Hydrogen bonding | Yes (via -OH) |
Uses and occurrence
Produced by fermenting sugars (sugarcane, corn), it's used as fuel (ethanol/gasoline blends), solvent, antiseptic, and in beverage production.
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