What is the common name for ethanol and its related compounds?

The common name for ethanol and its related compounds is alcohol. Ethanol is the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages and is known chemically as ethyl alcohol. It belongs to a broader class of organic compounds known as alcohols, which are characterized by the presence of one or more hydroxyl (-OH) groups attached to a carbon atom. This classification is specific to alcohols, which are distinguished from other organic compounds such as sugars or carbohydrates, even though ethanol can also be derived from sugar through fermentation processes. The term "alcohol" encompasses various types of alcoholic compounds, making it the most accurate descriptor in this context.