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lalcool

Lalcool is a term that typically refers to ethanol, the type of alcohol used in beverages and many industrial applications. Ethanol is a simple chemical compound with the formula C2H5OH and is the primary intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic drinks.

Ethanol is a colorless, volatile liquid that mixes with water and many organic solvents, and it is

Other alcohols exist, such as methanol and isopropanol, which are for most practical purposes not suitable

Uses and regulation: In beverages, ethanol provides the psychoactive effects of alcohol. It is also used as

Health and safety: Ethanol consumption affects the central nervous system and, at high levels, can be life-threatening.

flammable.
It
occurs
in
fermented
foods
and
beverages
and
can
be
produced
industrially
by
fermentation
of
sugars
and
starches
or
by
hydration
of
ethene.
for
consumption.
Methanol
is
highly
toxic
to
humans;
isopropanol
is
a
common
disinfectant
and
solvent.
a
solvent,
a
fuel
component
(bioethanol),
and
in
sanitizers
and
household
products.
Production,
labeling,
and
sale
of
ethanol
are
subject
to
regulatory
controls
that
vary
by
country,
including
limits
on
content,
age
restrictions,
and
taxation.
Prolonged
or
excessive
use
increases
the
risk
of
liver
disease,
addiction,
and
other
health
problems.
Pregnant
individuals
are
advised
to
avoid
alcohol;
guidelines
on
moderations
exist
in
many
jurisdictions.