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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