Mesh term Ethanol
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Description
A clear, colorless liquid rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. It has bactericidal activity and is used often as a topical disinfectant. It is widely used as a solvent and preservative in pharmaceutical preparations as well as serving as the primary ingredient in ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.Browse to child terms:
Blood Alcohol Content
Ethamoxytriphetol
Ethanolamines
Ethylene Chlorohydrin
Mercaptoethanol
Phenylethyl Alcohol
Trifluoroethanol
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