Nowadays, there are two substances, called ethyl alcohol and ethyl acetate. Both are commonly used in chemical industry, but their properties and uses are different.

Ethanol has a clear color and a refreshing taste, is volatile, and can be miscible with water. It is active and flammable. In industry, it is often a solvent, and many chemical syntheses depend on it. In life, it can also be seen. Among wine, ethanol is an essential ingredient. Drinking it in moderation can soothe tendons and promote blood circulation; if it is too much, it will hurt the mind and damage the body.

Ethyl acetate has an aromatic gas and is also an excellent solvent. Compared with ethanol, it has a lower boiling point and evaporates faster. In the fragrance industry, it is often used as a flavoring agent, which can impart a pleasant aroma. In the paint industry, it can make the coating uniform and dry quickly.

Looking at the properties of the two, ethanol has strong hydrophilicity, and ethyl acetate has good solubility in the organic phase. In chemical reactions, ethanol can be used as a reactant to participate in esterification and oxidation reactions; ethyl acetate is often a reaction product and is obtained by esterification reaction.

Workers use it when they understand its properties, review its use, and choose ethanol and ethyl acetate according to different needs, so as to do their best to avoid its harm and achieve the delicacy of chemical industry and the convenience of life.