Ethanol
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| CAS | 64-17-5 |
|---|---|
| EC | 200-578-6 |
| UN | 1170 |
| Formula | C2H6O |
| Molar mass | 46.07 g/mol |
| LEL | 3.1 % vol |
| UEL | 19.0 % vol |
| Flash point | 12 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 400 °C |
| Temperature class | T2 |
| Gas group | IIB |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 1.59 |
| GHS | Danger · H225 |
Ethanol is a primary alcohol that is ethane in which one of the hydrogens is substituted by a hydroxy group. It has a role as a central nervous system depressant, an antiseptic drug, a disinfectant, a polar solvent, a teratogenic agent, a neurotoxin, a NMDA receptor antagonist, a protein kinase C agonist, a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. Ethanol with a small amount of an adulterant added so as to be unfit for use as a beverage.