Question

State three important uses of ethyl alcohol

Answer 1

Ethanol is used in medical wipes and most common antibacterial hand sanitizer gels as an antiseptic. Ethanol kills organisms by denaturing their proteins and dissolving their lipids and is effective against most bacteria and fungi, and many viruses.

Answer 2

Ethyl alcohol is an importantindustrial chemical; it is used as a solvent, in the synthesis of other organic chemicals, and as an additive to automotive gasoline (forming a mixture known as a gasohol). ... Fermentation involves thetransformation of carbohydrates to ethyl alcohol by growing yeast cells.