ANSWER: C - Ethanol is the chemical name for drinking alcohol. Ethanol is a two-carbon compound with one hydroxyl group which is also known as ethyl alcohol.
Key Takeaway: Key types of alcohol you may hear mentioned are ethyl, denatured, isopropyl, and rubbing. The one in alcoholic beverages is ethyl alcohol, also called ethanol or grain alcohol. It's made by fermenting sugar and yeast and is used in beer, wine, and liquor.
Ethyl alcohol can also be produced synthetically. Synthetic ethyl alcohol is not used in beverages, but you can feel its cooling presence in hand sanitizers and perfumes.
Denatured alcohol is ethyl alcohol that has been mixed with smelly, toxic, or nauseating substances called denaturants to keep people from drinking them. They're used in cleaning and stain removal products.
Isopropyl or isopropanol is made from propylene gas. It's similar to synthetic ethyl alcohol and is poisonous if consumed. You'll find it listed on the ingredients of windshield washers and nail polish removers. Rubbing alcohol is made from isopropyl alcohol diluted with water.
