Ethanol |
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| Absolute Alcohol; Grain Alcohol; Alcohol, Absolute; Alcohol, Grain; Ethyl Alcohol | |
| 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. | |