Ethanol

C₂H₅OH

IUPAC: Ethanol

CAS: 64-17-5

Overview

Ethanol (drinking alcohol) is the alcohol in beverages, produced by fermentation. It is also a major biofuel and industrial solvent.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×6
13.1%
C
Carbon ×2
52.1%
O
Oxygen ×1
34.7%

Uses

  • • Alcoholic beverages
  • • Fuel (E85)
  • • Disinfectant
  • • Solvent

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Ethanol has been produced by humans for at least 9,000 years — the oldest evidence is from China

Safety

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Toxic in large doses
  • ⚠ Addictive substance

Structure

SMILES

CCO

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
46.07 g/mol
Density
0.7890 g/cm³
Melting Point
-114.1 °C
Boiling Point
78.4 °C
Solubility
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
46.0419
XLogP
-0.1
TPSA
20.2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
2.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethanol?
Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Ethanol.
What is the molecular weight of Ethanol?
Ethanol has a molar mass of 46.07 g/mol.
What state is Ethanol at room temperature?
Ethanol is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Ethanol organic or inorganic?
Ethanol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Ethanol?
Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).