Iso Propanol

Isopropyl alcohol (IUPAC name propan-2-ol; also called isopropyl, isopropanol, or 2-propanol) is a colorless, flammable chemical compound (chemical formula CH3CHOHCH3) with a strong odor. As an isopropyl group linked to a hydroxyl group, it is the simplest example of a secondary alcohol, where the alcohol carbon atom is attached to two other carbon atoms. It is a structural isomer of 1-propanol and ethyl methyl ether. It is used in the manufacture of a wide variety of industrial and household chemicals and is a common ingredient in chemicals such as antiseptics, disinfectants, and detergents.

Characteristics

Molar Weight114.07 g/mol
Melting Point-89.5 °C
Boiling Point82 °C
Flash Point12 °C
Density0.785 g/mL at 25 °C

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Solvents

Industries

  • Pharma
  • Cleaning
  • Coatings & Construction
  • Cosmetics

Synonyms: 1-methylethanol I 2-Propanol I Isopropyl alcohol I sec-propanol I Isopropanol

Chemical Formula: C3H8O

CAS Number: 67-63-0