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The molecular formula for ethyl alcohol is C2H5OH.

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Ethyl alcohol, also called ethanol, grain alcohol, or alcohol, is a member of a class of organic compounds that are given the general name alcohols. Its molecular formula is C2H5OH . Ethyl alcohol is an important industrial 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). Ethyl alcohol is also the intoxicating ingredient of many alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and distilled spirits.

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