Isopropanol (IPA)

Isopropanol (IPA)

CAS 67-63-0SolventsIPAC3H8O

Specifications

CAS No.
67-63-0
Molecular formula
C3H8O
Molecular weight
60.10
Melting point
-89.5°C
Boiling point
82.0°C

Product overview

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), also known as 2-propanol or isopropanol, is a colorless, flammable chemical compound with the chemical formula C3H8O. It is the simplest example of a secondary alcohol and is widely used as a solvent and cleaning agent. IPA is valued for its rapid evaporation, excellent solvency, and disinfectant properties.

Key features

  • Completely miscible with water, ethanol, ether, and chloroform
  • Excellent solvent for oils, gums, resins, and alkaloids
  • Rapid evaporation rate - dries quickly without residue
  • Effective disinfectant and antiseptic (70% concentration optimal)
  • Hygroscopic - absorbs water from air
  • Low surface tension for good wetting
  • Available in various grades (technical, pharmaceutical, electronic)
  • Less toxic than methanol but more than ethanol.

Applications

Electronics industry
cleaning agent for circuit boards, connectors, and optical components
Pharmaceutical industry
disinfectant, antiseptic, solvent for medications
Personal care
rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizers, cosmetics
Printing industry
solvent for inks, lithography, and flexography
Coatings
solvent for paints, lacquers, and varnishes
Chemical synthesis
intermediate for acetone, isopropyl esters
Laboratory
general purpose solvent, reagent for analysis
Automotive
fuel additives, windshield washer fluid
Medical
sterilization of medical instruments and surfaces.
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