Ethoxylated alcohol refers to a type of alcohol that has undergone ethoxlation. In ethoxylation, ethylene oxide is added to either a natural or synthetic.

The number of ethylene oxide units added to the alcohol molecule during ethoxylation can vary, and it determines the properties of the ethoxylated alcohol. The addition of ethylene oxide can change the characteristics of the original alcohol, such as its solubility, emulsifying ability, and foaming properties.

Ethoxylated alcohols are commonly used in various industries, including personal care products, laundry detergents, cleaning agents, and many other applications. They can act as surfactants, which help to reduce surface tension and enable the mixing of substances that would normally separate. This property makes ethoxylated alcohols useful in products like shampoos, conditioners, and liquid soaps, where they contribute to their cleansing and emulsifying properties.