Ethyl Alcohol Collection

Ethanol, a versatile alcohol with a rich history, is depicted in various ethereal forms in this wood engraving from 1880

Ethyl Alcohol Collection: Preparation of diethyl ether, wood engraving, published in 1880

Preparation of diethyl ether, wood engraving, published in 1880
Preparation of diethyl ether: condensation of ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and sulfuric acid at a temperature of 130 to 140 A C (273 to 413 A K). Wood engraving, published in 1880

Ethyl Alcohol Collection: Ethanol and methoxymethane molecules

Ethanol and methoxymethane molecules. Molecular models of ethanol (CH3.CH2.OH, left) and methoxymethane (CH3.O.CH3). Both compounds contain the same atoms but in different arrangements

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Ethanol, a versatile alcohol with a rich history, is depicted in various ethereal forms in this wood engraving from 1880. Its simple yet intricate molecular structure, composed of a carbon chain with six hydroxyl groups, is illustrated multiple times. Ethanol's significance extends beyond the realm of chemistry textbooks - it played a crucial role in the preparation of diethyl ether, an early anesthetic. Fast forward to modern times, ethanol's molecular formula (C2H5OH) is a key component in the fuel mixture for the V-2 rocket engine. In contrast, ethanol and methoxymethane (CH3OH.CH3) collaborate in the production of bioethanol, a renewable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Ethanol's molecular identity remains a constant thread, connecting the past to the future, and its applications continue to evolve.