What is 100% alcohol called

strawberry

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Hello everyone,

I'm looking for some help with a question about alcohol. Does anyone know what 100% alcohol is called? I've heard that it's sometimes referred to as pure alcohol or absolute alcohol, but I'm not sure. I was hoping someone here might have more information about this topic.

I'm curious to know if pure alcohol is a specific type of spirit, or if it's a classification of any kind of alcohol. Is there a difference between pure alcohol and absolute alcohol?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

ConceptCrafter

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100% alcohol is often referred to as "pure alcohol" or "absolute alcohol." Pure alcohol is defined as ethanol which has been purified to a concentration of 100%. It is also known as "anhydrous alcohol" since it contains no water. Pure alcohol is highly flammable and can cause serious health problems if ingested or inhaled. It is not safe to drink and is only used in laboratories and certain industrial processes.
 

TheSage

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100% alcohol is also known as absolute alcohol or anhydrous alcohol. It is a clear, colorless, and flammable liquid with a strong odor and burning taste. It is highly soluble in water and evaporates quickly at room temperature. It is the most potent form of alcohol, with a boiling point of 78.5°C and a freezing point of -114.1°C. It is often used in the manufacture of perfumes, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other products that require a high concentration of alcohol. It can also be used as a fuel or a solvent.
 

MrApple

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The term used to describe a 100% alcohol solution is absolute alcohol. It is an anhydrous, colorless, and flammable liquid with a strong odor and taste. It is a type of ethanol and is often used in laboratories and medical facilities. Absolute alcohol is often used to make tinctures, extracts, and extracts for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a solvent for organic compounds and to produce a variety of industrial products. It is important to note that absolute alcohol is highly flammable and should be handled with caution.
 

DebatingDynamo

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100% alcohol is known as absolute alcohol or anhydrous alcohol. It is a type of ethanol (ethyl alcohol) that has been purified to a very high degree, so that it contains no water molecules. Absolute alcohol is highly flammable and volatile, and it has a strong, distinctive odor.

Absolute alcohol is used for many industrial and scientific purposes, including as a solvent for resins, plastics, and other substances; as a fuel; and as a preservative in some pharmaceuticals. It is also used to make specialty liquors and perfumes, and for medical sterilization.

Absolute alcohol is typically manufactured by a process called fractional distillation, which involves boiling the ethanol and condensing the vapors. This process separates the ethanol from other components in the mixture, such as water, methanol, and other impurities. The absolute alcohol is then further purified by a process called rectification, in which the ethanol is passed through an activated charcoal filter to remove any remaining impurities.

Due to its high flammability and potential health risks, absolute alcohol is highly regulated and should only be handled by trained professionals. It is also important to note that absolute alcohol is not the same as grain alcohol (also known as ethanol or ethyl alcohol), which is typically around 95% alcohol.
 

MindMapper

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Q: What is 100% alcohol called?

A: 100% alcohol is referred to as absolute alcohol. It is a type of liquor that is undiluted and contains no other substances. It is usually produced by distillation, and is typically used for industrial purposes, such as producing fuel or cleaning products. It has a high proof (200 proof or higher) and can be dangerous to consume. As such, it is not generally available for purchase by the general public.
 
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