WINE
- CAS No.
- Chemical Name:
- WINE
- Synonyms
- WINE
- CBNumber:
- CB5703423
- Molecular Formula:
- Molecular Weight:
- 0
- MDL Number:
- MFCD03459106
- MOL File:
- Mol file
| Dielectric constant | 25.0（Ambient） |
|---|---|
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | 13TE483N5I |
WINE Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Description
The fermented juice of grapes or other fruits or plants. Contains 7–20% alcohol (by volume). The higher percentages are obtained by addition of pure alcohol (fortifying). Coloring matter, sugars, and small amounts of acetic acid, salts, higher fatty acids, etc. give wines their distinctive appearance and flavor.
Safety Profile
Some wines contain the carcinogen urethane. The wine equivalent of 1 ounce of pure ethanol per capita per day has been cited as healthful to adults to relieve stress and promote relaxation. However, it is often abused, whtch can lead to habituation with consequent liver damage, malnutrition, and a wide variety of other physical and mental problems, including the development of cancer. Some of the additives to wines have been known to cause allergic reactions in humans. See also ETHANOL and URETHANE.