ALCOHOL

EtOH, CH3CH2OH, C2H5OH.

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 WHAT IS ALCOHOL?
An organic compound containing one or more hydroxyl groups bound to a
saturated carbon atom.

Alcohols are organic molecules assembled from carbon (C), oxygen (O),
and hydrogen (H) atoms. When 2 carbons are present, the alcohol is called
ethanol (also known as ethyl alcohol). Ethanol is the form of alcohol
contained in beverages including beer, wine, and liquor.

The organic compounds which are derived by replacing a hydrogen atom

of a hydrocarbon by hydroxy(OH) group are called 'Alcohol'.
 Uses of Alcohol
Alcohol is a chemical substance found in drinks
such as beer, wine, and liquor. It is also found in
some medicines, mouthwashes, household
products, and essential oils (scented liquid taken
from certain plants). It is made by a chemical process called
fermentation that uses sugars and yeast.There are
different types of alcohol. The type used to make alcoholic
drinks is called ethyl alcohol (ethanol).
 APPLICATIONS
Alcohols can be used for many scientific, medical & industrial Utilities.

AS A BEVERAGE:

Alcohols can be used as a beverage (ethanol only,

when fermented from sugar), Ethanol in the form
of alcoholic beverages has been consumed by
humans since pre-historic times.

FACTS!!!
Alcohol usage especially at a young age may lead
to: depression & addiction, serious liver
problems such as fatty liver which is basically the
liver falling apart, illnesses in the brain
(Athrophy), heart, pancreas & stomach, and
ultimately serious malformation of embryos.
 APPLICATIONS
AS A FUEL:

Some alcohols, mainly ethanol and methanol,

can be used as an alcohol Fuel.
Performance can be increased in forced
induction internal combustion engines by
injecting alcohol into the air intake after the
turbocharger or supercharger has pressurized
the air. This cools the pressurized air, providing
a denser air charge, which allows for more fuel,
and therefore more power.
 APPLICATIONS
IN INDUSTRY:

Alcohols have applications in industry and

science as reagents or solvents. Because of
its low toxicity and ability to dissolve non-
polar substances, ethanol can be used as a
solvent in medical drugs, perfumes, and
vegetable essences such as vanilla. In
organic synthesis, alcohols serve as versatile
intermediates.
 APPLICATIONS
IN PHARMACY:

Ethanol can be used as an antiseptic to

disinfect the skin before injections are given,
often along with iodine.

Ethanol-based soaps are becoming common in

restaurants and are convenient because they do
not require drying due to volatility of the
compound. Alcohol is also used as a
preservative for specimens. Alcohol gels have
become common as hand sanitizers.
 CONCEPTS OF
ALCOHOL
Alcohol is a psychoactive substance with
dependence-producing properties that has
been widely used in many cultures for
centuries.

The harmful use of alcohol causes a high

burden of disease and has significant
social and economic consequences.
FUN FACTS ABOUT
ALCOHOL
6 mins – is how long it takes for the brain
to start to react to alcohol.
48% of people worldwide, aged over 15,
claim to have never drunk alcohol.
67.5% – is the amount of alcohol content in
the strongest beer in the world.
Red wines have higher alcohol content than
white wines.
There are approximately 49 million bubbles
in a bottle of champagne.
You will need around 600 grapes to make a
bottle of red wine.
Fear of an empty glass has a scientific
name, Cenosillicaphobia.
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