Ethanol

C₂H₅OH

IUPAC: Ethanol

CAS: 64-17-5

Aperçu

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

Composition

Élément	Symbole	Atomes	Masse atomique
Hydrogen	H	6	1,0080
Carbon	C	2	12,0110
Oxygen	O	1	15,9990

Composition élémentaire

Hydrogen ×6

13,1%

Carbon ×2

52,1%

Oxygen ×1

34,7%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

⚠ Flammable
⚠ Toxic in large doses
⚠ Addictive substance

Structure

SMILES

CCO

Propriétés

Type: organic
État: liquid
Masse molaire: 46,07 g/mol
Densité: 0,7890 g/cm³
Point de fusion: -114,1 °C
Point d'ébullition: 78,4 °C
Solubilité: Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 46,0419
XLogP: -0,1
TPSA: 20,2 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 1
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 0
Heavy Atoms: 3
Complexity: 2,0

Composés associés

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

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).