Isopropyl Alcohol (C3H8O)

Isopropyl Alcohol, also known as 1-methylethyl alcohol, is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of 60.1 g mol−1. It has a density of 0.786 g/cm3 at 20°C and is soluble in water. It has a boiling point of 82.5°C or 181°F and is commonly used in various industries due to its versatile properties.
Usage Areas:
Isopropyl alcohol is widely used in the cleaning and pharmaceutical industries. It is a common ingredient in cleaning sprays and disinfectants, as well as in personal care products such as hand sanitizers and lotions.
It is a popular solvent in the production of varnishes, inks, and thinners. It is known to be the best thinner for water-based acrylic paints due to its fast-drying properties.
Isopropyl alcohol is used in the production of monois propyl amine, which is used as a herbicide.
It is used in the production of acetone and its derivatives through oxidation of isopropanol.
Isopropyl alcohol is used as a coolant, coupling agent, dehydration agent, preservative, heat exchanger medium, and windscreen concentrates in brewing.
It is a common ingredient in the formulations of cosmetics such as perfumes, skin lotions, hair tonics, deodorants, nail polish, shampoos, hair sprays, and room sprays.
In the printing industry, isopropyl alcohol is used as a cleaning solvent for various printing equipment.
Isopropyl alcohol is a versatile solvent with a wide range of applications in various industries. Its fast-drying properties and ability to dissolve various substances make it a popular ingredient in many products. However, it should be used with caution as it is flammable and can cause skin irritation and other health issues if not handled properly.

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