Ethanol
C₂H₅OH
46.07 g·mol⁻¹⚡ Polartetrahedral
Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) is a polar alcohol with a hydroxyl group that enables hydrogen bonding, making it miscible with water.
Overview
Ethanol is an organic compound with the formula C₂H₅OH. It is the principal type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. The molecule consists of a two‑carbon backbone with a hydroxyl (‑OH) group attached to one of the carbons. The electronegative oxygen creates a polar O–H bond, and the molecule as a whole has a significant dipole moment. Ethanol is widely used as a solvent, fuel additive, and antiseptic.
Properties
| IUPAC Name | Ethanol |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | C₂H₅OH |
| Molar Mass | 46.068 g·mol⁻¹ |
| Molecular Geometry | tetrahedral |
| Bond Angle | 109.5° |
| Polarity | Polar ⚡ |
| Category | Organic |
Geometry
tetrahedral: Tetrahedral — 109.5° bond angles, four atoms at the corners of a tetrahedron.