Rubbing Alcohol

Other Name:  Ethanol     

Chemical Formula: C2H5OH 

Used: used in cleaning wounds

Properties:a member of a class of organic compounds that are given the general name alcohol; its molecular formula is C2H5OH. Ethyl alcohol is an important industrial chemical; it is used as a solvent, in the synthesis of other organic chemicals, and as an additive to automotive gasoline  (forming a mixture known as a gasohol). Ethyl alcohol is also the intoxicating ingredient of many alcoholic beverages such as beer ,wine and distilled spirits.