The highest proof alcohol commonly available for consumption is usually around 190-proof or 95% alcohol by volume. This level is achieved through distillation, a process that involves heating a fermented liquid to separate alcohol from water and other compounds.
Pure ethyl alcohol is 200 proof ethanol. The main alcohol, ethanol, serves as a crucial building block in the production of several compounds. Either fermentation or the hydration of ethylene can make it from molasses.
The chemical molecule ethanol, commonly known as ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, or alcohol, belongs to the family of organic compounds known as alcohols and has the molecular formula C2H5OH.
The proofing technique was rather complicated by England. Americans adopted a distinct approach to the measuring method once the alcohol business established itself in the United States. Liquor’s proof is equal to its ABV in the United States. Hence, a drink with a 30% ABV is 60 proof. Alcohol 200 Proof is equivalent to 100% ABV.
There are many different applications of ethanol as a solvent. Paint, varnish, and liquor producers use it to dissolve pigments and other ingredients. Ethanol alcohol is also a common ingredient in hand sanitizers because it's effective at killing bacteria.
