Product Introduction
Basic Properties
- Chemical Formula: C₂H₆O.
- Molecular Weight: 46.07 g/mol.
- CAS No.: 64-17-5.
- Appearance: Colorless, clear liquid with a faint odor; flammable (burns with a pale blue flame) .
- Boiling Point: ~78°C .
- Melting Point: -114°C .
- Density:
- 0.790–0.793 g/cm³(at 20°C) .
- Varies with temperature (e.g., 0.7893 g/cm³ at 20°C ; detailed density vs. temperature tables available ).
- Solubility: Fully miscible with water, chloroform, and ether .
- Refractive Index: 1.3614 (20°C) .
2. Key Applications
- Pharmaceuticals: Solvent for drug formulations and analytical reagents .
- Cosmetics: Used in perfumes, sanitizers, and skincare products .
- Industrial:
- Antiseptics, printing inks, and hydraulic fluids .
- Intermediate in chemical synthesis (e.g., esters, dyes)