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Isopropanol |
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Chemical formula
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C3H8O
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Also known as:
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Isopropyl alcohol,
IPA, 2-propanol, s-propyl alcohol
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Properties
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Mol. Wt.
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60.11
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B.P.
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82.4ºC
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Solubility
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IPA is soluble in
water, alcohol, ether, chloroform, and most other organic solvents.
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Description |
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It is a colourless volatile liquid with a pleasant odour but slightly bitter taste. |
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Uses |
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IPA is used as a solvent for essential oils, alkloids, gums, resins, cellulose derivatives and coatings. It is used a a deicing agent for liquid fuels. It is a dehydrating agent and is used to denature ethanol. IPA is used in the manufacturing of acetone, glycerol, and isopropyl acetate, and as a preservative in extraction processes. IPA is also an effective antiseptic in topical applications. |
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