USES OF ETHANOL
Here are some of the most common yet most effective uses of Ethanol.
- One of the most useful area in which ethanol is used is in the manufacturing of Hand Sanitizer and other sanitizing products.
- Owing to its antibacterial and antifungal properties, ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol) is used in many hand sanitizers and medical wipes.
- Ethanol is also used as an antiseptic and as a disinfectant.
- In cases of ethylene glycol poisoning or methyl alcohol poisoning, ethanol is often administered as an antidote.
- Several medications that are insoluble in water are often dissolved in ethanol. For example, ethanol (in concentrations ranging from 1% to 25%) is used as a solvent for some analgesics and mouthwashes.
- Ethanol is the primary ingredient in many alcoholic drinks that are orally consumed for recreational purposes. It acts as a psychoactive drug by reducing anxiety and creating a feeling of euphoria in Humans. However, it also impairs cognitive and motor functions and acts as a central nervous system (CNS) depressant.
- Ethanol is used industrially in the production of ethyl esters, acetic acid, diethyl ether, and ethyl amines.
- This compound is widely used as a solvent due to its ability to dissolve both polar and nonpolar compounds.
- Since it has a melting point of -114.1oC, ethanol is used as an ingredient in cooling baths in several laboratories. It also serves as the active fluid in many spirit thermometers.
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