Alcohols

Alcohols are organic compounds that contain a hydroxyl functional group (-OH) bonded to a saturated carbon atom. There are three main classes – alkanols (alkyl alcohols), phenols, and aromatics alcohols. Ethanol is the type most commonly consumed.

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Polyvinyl Chloride

• Chemical formula: (C2H3Cl)n
• Produced through polymerization of vinyl chloride monomer
• Exists as a hard, rigid plastic or flexible vinyl depending on processing/additives
• Widely used thermoplastic with good chemical resistance and weatherability
• Lightweight but durable material and easy to glue, weld and form

Common uses include pipes, siding, flooring, wires, medical tubing

Ethylene Glycol

• Chemical formula – C2H6O2
• Molecular weight – 62.07 g/mol
• Clear, colorless, viscous and syrupy liquid
• Highly soluble in water, alcohols, ketones, esters but insoluble in nonpolar solvents
• Boiling point – 197.3°C, freezing point -13°C
• Density 1.11 g/cm3, greater than water
• Sweet taste but highly toxic if ingested
• Hygroscopic in nature, absorbs moisture from air
• Common industrial uses – antifreeze, de-icing solution, coolant, solvent

Methanol

• Chemical formula – CH3OH
• Molecular weight – 32.04 g/mol
• Also known as methyl alcohol, wood alcohol
• Colorless, volatile, flammable liquid with a characteristic alcoholic odor
• Miscible in water and common organic solvents
• Boiling point – 64.7°C, freezing point -97.6°C
• Main applications include production of formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE

Butan-1-ol

• Chemical formula – C4H9OH
• Molecular weight – 74.12 g/mol
• Also known as n-butyl alcohol
• Colorless, flammable liquid with an alcoholic odor
• Soluble in water and miscible with common organic solvents
• Main industrial uses are solvents, thinners, deicers, lubricants