ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Isopropyl alcohol is a colourless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odor. It is an isomer of propyl alcohol with antibacterial quality.
- Other Names
- Isopropanol, 2-propanol, Dimethyl carbinol, Hartosol
- Chemical Formula
- C3H8O
- CAS No
- 67-63-0
- Molar Mass
- 60.10 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Assay | 99.8 % - min |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Colour (APHA) | 10 - max |
| Specific Gravity @ 20 °C | 0.783 – 0.787 |
| Non Volatile Residue | 0.005 % - max |
| Water Content | 0.1 % - max |
Applications:
Isopropyl alcohol is used in the manufacture of acetone and it’s derivatives and as a cleaning agent.
As an antiseptic. It is esterified to give isopropyl acetate. As a solvent in pharmaceutical industries.
In cosmetics and personal care industries, paints and resins, food, inks and adhesives.
In the manufacture of isopropylamines, isopropyl esters, methyl isobutyl ketone.
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