Molecular formula: C3H8O
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Density: 0.786 g/cm^3 (20 deg C)
Melting point: - 89 deg C
Boiling point: 82.5 deg C
Flash point: 11.7 deg C (open cup); 13 deg C (closed cup)
Solubility in water: miscible
Solubility:
- miscible in benzene, chloroform, ethanol, ether, glycerin
- soluble in acetone
- insoluble in salt solutions
1618090305: 1813 D.EX / 1107
Main hazards: Flammable
also known as
- isopropanol
- propan-2-ol
- 2-propanol
- rubbing alcohol
- the abbreviation IPA
is a colorless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odor
Uses
- pharmaceutical application, presumably due to the low toxicity of any residues.
- solvent, cleaning fluid (cleaning electronic devices), dissolving oil
- weed killer
- medical: disinfecting pads (消毒垫), hand sanitizer,
- Laboratory: biological specimen preservative (生物标本防腐剂), preserve specimens (保存标本), DNA extraction
Safety:
- is highly flammable, should be keep away from heat and open flame
- long term application to the skin can cause defatting (脱脂)
- Symptoms of poisoning: flushing, headache, dizziness, CNS depression, nausea, vomiting, anesthesia, and coma.
