Ethanol is the byproduct of plant fermentation and is also produced by hydration of ethylene.
Functional Group of Ethanol
Ethanol has functional group alcohol (-OH).
Applications of Ethanol
- It finds applications in personal care products such as in lotions and hair spray. In lotions it is used as a preservative.
- Ethanol also finds applications in food additives and helps in even spreading of food colours.
