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Compounds

Ethanol

An alcohol containing a hydroxyl group attached to a two-carbon chain.

Formula
C2H6O
Entry type
Compound reference

Understanding this entry

Ethanol and dimethyl ether share a molecular formula but have different connectivity. This is a useful example of structural isomerism.

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