Ethanol is a versatile chemical substance derived from sugar cane molasses as one of its sources is being widely utilized organic compounds in both industrial and consumer goods. This aliphatic alcohol is mostly used in industry as a solvent and as a catalyst in the synthesis of other compounds. Drugs, plastics, lacquers, polishes, plasticizers, and cosmetics are all made with ethanol. In medicine, ethanol is used as a topical antiseptic and as an antidote for ethylene glycol or methanol overdose. Beverages, fragrances, aftershaves and colognes, medical liquids, mouthwashes, liniments, and certain rubbing alcohols are all commercial goods that include ethanol.