Description
Crude Ethanol, also known as raw or unrefined ethanol, is an ethanol product obtained from the fermentation of biomass such as sugarcane, molasses, corn, wheat, barley, and other agricultural sources. Unlike extra neutral alcohol (ENA), crude ethanol contains higher levels of impurities such as water, fusel oils, and residual fermentation byproducts. Due to its lower purity and higher water content, crude ethanol is not suitable for direct human consumption but is widely used in industrial applications, including biofuel production, chemical manufacturing, and solvent applications. It serves as a feedstock for further purification processes to produce fuel ethanol, pharmaceutical-grade ethanol, and industrial solvents.
CAS number: 64-17-5
Synonyms
- Raw Ethanol
- Unrefined Ethanol
- Industrial Ethanol
- Hydrous Ethanol
Applications
Biofuels
Petrol, additives for agricultural fuels & components in aviation fuels
Solvents
Inks & paints, industrial cleaners and extraction of vegetable raw materials
Energy
Alternative energy source and component in fuel blending
Basis for the production of industrial chemicals
Acetic acid, ethylamines, ethyl acetate and various industrial alcohols & intermediates
Animal feed additives & Fermentation industries
Fermentation substrate, energy additives for animal feed
