Product
iso-Propyl alcohol
iso-Propyl alcohol
Chinese name
异丙醇
Boiling point
82.45 ℃
English name
iso-Propyl alcohol ;isopropanol;Dimethylcarbinol;2-Pro(IPA)
Water solubility
soluble in water
Chemical formula
C3H8O;(CH3)2CHOH
Density
0.7855
Molecular weight
60.06
CAS Registry Number
67-63-0
Flash point
12℃
Melting point
-88.5 ℃

Iso-Propyl alcohol is an organic compound, the isomer of n-propyl alcohol, which is also called as dimethyl methanol, 2-propanol and also known as IPA in the industry. It is a clear colorless liquid with an smell similar to a mixture of ethanol and acetone. Iso-Propyl alcohol is water soluble, and is also soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene, chloroform and other organic solvents. Iso-propyl alcohol is an important chemical product and raw material, which is mainly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plastics, spices, coatings and so on.