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Ethanol, also known as “ethyl alcohol” or “grade alcohol,” is a flammable, colorless, chemical compound, representing one of the most commonly found alcohols in alcoholic beverages. It is often referred to simply as alcohol. Its molecular formula is C₂H₆O, variously represented as EtOH or C₂H₅OH.

Ethyl acetate is the organic compound with the formula CH₃CO₂CH₂CH₃, simplified to C₄H₈O₂. This flammable, colorless liquid has a characteristic sweet smell and is used in glues, nail polish removers, and the decaffeination process of tea and coffee.

Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide, and alternative fuel source. It also occurs naturally in humans, animals, and plants.

Methyl acetate, also known as MeOAc, acetic acid methyl ester or methyl ethanoate, is a carboxylate ester with the formula CH₃COOCH₃. It is a flammable liquid with a characteristically pleasant smell reminiscent of some glues and nail polish removers.

VAM is the key raw material used in the production of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsions and polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH).