Eli5 Isopropyl alcohol vs regular alcohol

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Would 90% grain alcohol have the same disinfect properties as standard isopropyl? Also why is it that one will put you in a coma but the other just gives you a hangover?

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They are both effective disinfectants even though they are different chemicals. Our bodies can somewhat metabolize ethanol(drinking alcohol) even though it’s still a toxin. When you drink isopropyl your body breaks it down into acetone, like in nail polish remover, and you’re gonna have a bad time.

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