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

H
Hydrogen ×6
13,1%
C
Carbon ×2
52,1%
O
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 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
3
Complexity
2,0

Composés associés

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Asparagine

C₄H₈N₂O₃

Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Dimethyl Carbonate

C₃H₆O₃

Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

Bromothymol Blue

C₂₇H₂₈Br₂O₅S

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).