Isopropyl Alcohol

• Other Names:Isopropanol, 1-Methylethanol, 2-Propanol

• Molecular Formul:C₃H₈O or CH₃CHOHCH₃ or (CH₃)₂CHOH

• CAS:67-63-0

• UN:1219

• Appearance:colorless liquid with a sharp musty odor like rubbing alcohol

• Density:0.79 g/cm³

• Boiling Point:83 °C

• Melting Point:−90 °C

• Flash Point:11.7 °C

Application:

Used in making cosmetics, skin and hair preparations, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, lacquer formulations, dye solutions, antifreeze, soaps, and window cleaners. Sold in 70% aqueous solution as rubbing alcohol.

Volatile, colorless liquid with a sharp musty odor like rubbing alcohol. Vapors are heavier than air and mildly irritating to the eyes, nose, and throat. Sold in 70% aqueous solution as rubbing alcohol.