Johann Lowitz  first obtained the "pure" type of this compound by filtering
Johann Lowitz  first obtained the "pure" type of this compound by filtering its distilled form through activated charcoal. Toxins such as pyridine and naphtha are agents added to make the "denatured" variety of this substance, while the "absolute" variety of this substance can be obtained by using a small quantity of (*) benzene. In the presence of a phosphoric acid catalyst, this compound is formed by the hydration of ethylene, and its most common application is as a biofuel additive for gasoline. A byproduct of yeast cells undergoing fermentation, for ten points, name this compound with formula C2H5OH that is commonly found in liquor.
Johann Lowitz  first obtained the "pure" type of this compound by filtering its distilled form through activated charcoal.
{ethanol} (accept {ethyl alcohol}; prompt on "alcohol")