Properties and Uses of Ethanol Physical Properties of Ethanol : (i) Pure ethanol is a colourless liquid. (ii) It has a specific smell and burning taste (iii) Its boiling point is 351 K which is higher than corresponding alkanes (iv) It is soluble in water. i.e., it is miscible with water in all proportions.Chemical properties of Ethanol : (i) Dehydration … [Read more...] about Properties and Uses of Ethanol