+Ethanol, a clear and volatile [Alcohol](/wiki/alcohol), is a simple organic compound that carries a distinctive aroma. Formed primarily through the [Fermentation](/wiki/fermentation) of sugars, it serves as an industrial solvent, a renewable biofuel, and the primary intoxicating agent in beverages.
+## See also
+- [Biofuel](/wiki/biofuel)
+- [Fermentation](/wiki/fermentation)
+- [Solvent](/wiki/solvent)