<unk>  (also called ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, drinking alcohol, or simply alcohol) is an organic chemical compound. It is a simple alcohol with the chemical formula C2H6O. Its formula can be also written as −− or (an ethyl group linked to a hydroxyl group), and is often abbreviated as<unk> .<unk>  is a volatile, flammable, colorless liquid with a characteristic wine-like odor and pungent taste. It is a psychoactive drug, recreational drug, and the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks.<unk>  is naturally produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeasts or via petrochemical processes such as ethylene hydration. It has medical applications as an antiseptic and disinfectant. It is used as a chemical solvent and in the synthesis of organic compounds.<unk>  is a fuel source.
Ethanol
Chloroethane
Chloroform
Ethylene glycol
Dichloromethane
Trihalomethane
Diethyl ether
Perfluorooctanoic acid