Isopropyl Alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol is volatile, flammable, multi-purpose product used in a variety of industries and typically found in the common household medicine cabinet where it is used as an antiseptic in 70% concentration. It is a colourless liquid having disinfectant properties, also used in the manufacture of acetone and as a solvent.
- Synonyms
- IPA, Isopropanol, Propanol, 1 - Methylethanol, 1 - Methylethyl Alcohol, 2 - Hydroxypropane, 2 - Propanol, 2 - Propyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Carbinol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Propan - 2 - ol, Propyl Alcohol
- Chemical Formula
- (CH3)2CH2O
- CAS Number
- 67-63-0
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 60,1 g/mol
- Melting Point
- -89 °C
- Boiling Point
- 81.1°C to 83.3°C
- Flash Point
- 12.0°C
- Density
- 0.786 g/cc
- Forms
- Liquid (clear), Colourless
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Disinfectant
- Ink, toner and colourant
- Fungicide
- Sanitizers
- Anti-freeze
- Lacquers
- Ceramics
- Cleaning products
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Solvents
- Pharmaceuticals
- Cosmetic products