etohol

Etohol is a fictional or hypothetical chemical term used in science fiction, educational thought experiments, and speculative discussions to denote an alcohol-like organic compound. It is not a substance recognized in real-world chemistry.

In such contexts, etohol is typically described as a colorless liquid containing a hydroxyl group (an alcohol) and a carbon framework. Specific properties—boiling point, density, toxicity, polarity, and reactivity—are not standardized and vary with the narrative or exercise.

Uses and significance: Etohol serves as a generic stand-in for simple alcohols when exploring topics such as solvent behavior, combustion, safety, regulation, and nomenclature. It allows writers and students to discuss principles without committing to a real compound.

Etymology and naming: The term blends 'ethyl' and 'alcohol' but has no formal IUPAC basis. It is used informally and should be treated as fictional or provisional.

See also: Ethanol, Alcohols, Placeholder names in science, Fictional chemicals.