Ethanol, also called ethyl alcohol, pure alcohol, grain alcohol, or drinking alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid.
Molecular formula
C2H6O
Molar mass
46.07 g mol−1
Appearance
colorless clear liquid
Density
0.789 g/cm3
Melting point
−114.3 °C, 159 K, -174 °F
Boiling point
78.4 °C, 352 K, 173 °F
Solubility in water
Fully miscible
Acidity (pKa)
15.9
Viscosity
1.200 mPa·s (cP) at 20.0 °C
Dipole moment
5.64 fC·fm (1.69 D) (gas)
Hazards
MSDS
External MSDS
EU classification
F
NFPA 704
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