Ethanol is widely used as a fuel and fuel additive in automobiles because it burns cleaner than petrol and helps reduce air pollution. It is used in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages such as beer wine and spirits. Ethanol is commonly used as a solvent in medicines perfumes paints and cosmetics because it dissolves many substances effectively.

The main purpose of ethanol as a fuel is to provide an alternative and renewable source of energy. In medicine and healthcare ethanol is used for sterilization and disinfection purposes. In industries its purpose is to act as a solvent and raw material

Ethanol is a simple alcohol that mixes completely with water and has a characteristic odor. It is highly flammable and produces heat and light when burned. Ethanol can be obtained from crops such as sugarcane corn and wheat through fermentation.