Actually it is 80% ethanol (ethyl alcohol) or 75% IPA (isopropyl alcohol) both v/v as per WHO, but that’s mainly for hands. Other tested formulations also available for hands for those sensitive to alcohol’s drying effect on hands.
For surfaces, many chemicals are US EPA approved to effective against the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). You can search EPA approved and COVID-19.
Alcohol for surfaces can be used, but mainly where there is no issues with surface compatibility (alcohol is a solvent) or any fire hazard. In hospitals, alcohol is used to disinfect SS surfaces, and counter tops, while alcohol-free disinfectants for sensitive surfaces like equipment.
Btw this virus is comparatively easier to kill than most microbes. You just need to know the correct info from the right sources on how manage. Trust me, I’m a doctor and have also been close to the disinfectant industry for a while now.