Widely used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries due to its ability to dissolve both polar and nonpolar substances. Commonly found in hand sanitizers and disinfectants because of its antimicrobial properties, effectively killing bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Used as a fuel or fuel additive, especially in gasoline blends like E10 or E85, helping reduce emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Also serves as an intermediate in the production of chemicals such as acetaldehyde, ethyl esters, and vinegar. In laboratories, it is used for precipitation of nucleic acids and as a preservative for biological samples.