Rice alcohol | CAS# 64-17-5

• Origin: Vietnam
• CAS Number: 64-17-5

Rice alcohol is ethanolEthyl Alcohol) is produced from rice through fermentation and distillation, and can then be further refined to achieve the purity suitable for each intended use. Its chemical formula is C₂H₆O and it belongs to the alcohol group of solvents widely used in industry.

Depending on the production process and quality grade, rice alcohol can be used in flavorings, perfumes, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, food, and many industrial applications. Ethanol derived from agricultural materials such as rice and other grains is a common raw material for producing pure ethanol.

1. Description and characteristics of rice alcohol

Rice alcohol is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic ethanol odor and a high volatility. Ethanol has a boiling point of approximately 78.5°C, which allows it to evaporate easily after being used in spray formulations or products requiring a quick-drying feel.

An important characteristic of ethanol is its ability to dissolve many organic compounds well, including many flavorings and essential oils. Because of this, ethanol is often used as a solvent or carrier in perfumes, fragrances, and many cosmetic products.

For rice alcohol used in cosmetics or fragrances, parameters such as purity, ethanol content, odor, color, aldehydes, and non-volatile residue need to be controlled to ensure suitability for the intended use.

2. What are the uses of rice alcohol?

Rice alcohol is primarily used as a solvent and carrier, helping to dissolve, disperse, and incorporate other ingredients into the formula.

Some common functions of ethanol include:

• Solvent: It dissolves many types of flavorings, essential oils, and organic compounds.
• Flavoring carrier: This helps distribute the fragrance evenly throughout the product.
• Solvents evaporate quickly: It helps create a feeling of quick drying after use.
• Cleaning aid: Ethanol's ability to dissolve oil and certain organic substances makes it suitable for use in cleaning and sanitizing products.
• Antimicrobial agents: Ethanol has the ability to inhibit or kill many types of microorganisms under suitable conditions and concentrations.

3. Applications in the perfume and fragrance industry

Perfume is one of the prominent applications of ethanol. In perfume formulations, ethanol acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve and disperse fragrance oils, essential oils, and other aromatic compounds, creating a homogeneous system.

After being sprayed onto skin or clothing, ethanol evaporates relatively quickly and helps fragrance molecules disperse into the air, creating the scent of the perfume. This is also why ethanol is commonly used in perfumes, body mists, fragrance sprays, and other spray-on scented products.

Rice alcohol can be used as a raw material for:

• Perfume
• Eau de parfum / Eau de toilette
• Body hole
• Hairdresser
• Room spray
• Room spray
• Fabric freshener spray
• Fragrance spray
• Fragrance spray products