Undenatured ethanol, also referred to as pure ethanol, is simply ethanol in its natural state, free from any additives or contaminants. Ethanol itself is an alcohol with the chemical formula C2H5OH. It's a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a characteristic wine-like odor and a pungent taste.
Undenatured ethanol has various applications, including:
- Laboratory use: A high-purity solvent in chemical analysis, chromatography, and histology.
- Beverage production: The main alcohol in alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, and spirits.
- Pharmaceutical industry: A disinfectant, antiseptic, and solvent in the production of medicines.
- Chemical feedstock: A starting material for the production of other chemicals like acetic acid and ethyl acetate.
- Fuel: Used in some fuel blends, particularly ethanol fuel.
