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'''Ethanol''', also known as [[grain alcohol]] is a flammable [[chemical compound]] with a strong [[odor]], and is the primary [[alcohol]] found in [[alcoholic beverage]]s. In common usage, it is often referred to simply as alcohol. The chemical formula is variously represented as EtOH, CH<sub>3</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>OH, C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>OH.
'''Ethanol''', also known as [[grain alcohol]] and ethyl alchohol, is a flammable [[chemical compound]] with a strong [[odor]], and is the primary [[alcohol]] found in [[alcoholic beverage]]s. In common usage, it is often referred to simply as alcohol. The chemical formula is variously represented as EtOH, CH<sub>3</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>OH, C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>OH.
Ethanol is also a [[biofuel]] made from [[alcohol]] and is an [[oxygenate]] that is added to [[gasoline]] to increase the [[octane]] rating. The product is produced through the [[fermentation]] of [[corn]], or other cellulosic material.
Ethanol is also a [[biofuel]] made from [[alcohol]] and is an [[oxygenate]] that is added to [[gasoline]] to increase the [[octane]] rating. The product is produced through the [[fermentation]] of [[corn]], or other cellulosic material.