Ethanol is quite versatile as a solvent as it is often used in several applications. For instance, the compound can be found in alcoholic beverages manufactured for several years now. This compound in its modified forms is also a major addition for several applications. For instance, hand sanitizers have ethyl alcohol in them. Due to this versatility, this compound is an ideal solvent (one of the most effective organic solvents) that is used for extraction processes. Ethanol is among the safest extraction methods for essential oils gotten from biomass and plants. The FDA labels this compound a Generally Recognized ...Read more
