What is Ethanol also called?
alcohol, ethyl alcohol, and drinking alcohol
How is it often abbreviated?
EtOH
How is it produced?
by the fermentation of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes
Does it have any medical applications?
yes
Who defines the systematic name Ethanol?
International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
What is it used as in chemical testing or synthesis of organic compounds?
a chemical solvent
What is its medical applications?
antiseptic and disinfectant
According to the Oxford English Dictionary what is Ethyl a contraction of?
Ancient Greek αἰθήρ
and what other word?
Greek word "" ("hyle", substance)
Can Ethanol be used as a fuel source?
yes
What are some of Ethanols characteristics besides being volatile?
flammable, colorless liquid with a slight characteristic odor.
Who coinded the term from a German name?
Justus Liebig