Ethanol is a colorless liquid with a distinctive odor, is highly volatile, and readily dissolves in water and many other organic solvents. When burned, ethanol produces a blue flame along with carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water vapor. In its pure form, ethanol has hygroscopic properties, meaning it can absorb moisture.
Technical specifications:
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CAS number: 64-17-5
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Chemical formula: C₂H₅OH.
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Molecular weight: 46.07 g/mol.
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Density: 0.79 g/cm³ (at 20 °C).
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Melting point: -114.5 °C.
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pH value: 7.0 (10 g/L in water at 20 °C).
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Vapor pressure: 57.26 hPa (at 19.6 °C).
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Boiling point: 78.3 °C (at 1013 hPa).
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Flash point: 425 °C.
Applications:
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Used as a reagent in chemical analysis in laboratories, research institutes, etc.
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Acts as a solvent for dissolving various substances.
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Utilized in the chemical industry as a solvent in paint formulations.
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Employed in the pharmaceutical industry for preparing medicinal extracts.
Storage and usage:
It is widely used in laboratories, research centers, production facilities, and factories.
