Synonyms
1-methylethanol; 2-hydroxypropane; 2-Propanol; Propan-2-ol; ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL; Dimethylcarbinol
Description
It is a colorless, transparent and volatile liquid with an odor similar to a mixture of ethanol and acetone.It belongs to Class 3.2 flammable liquid with medium flash point. Its vapor is heavier than air and can form an explosive mixture with air.It is chemically reactive and can undergo oxidation, dehydrogenation, dehydration and other reactions.
Physical&Chemical Properties
- Molecular Formula:C3H8O
- Density:0.79g/cm³
- Boiling Point:83℃
- Solubility:Freely miscible with water, ethanol, diethyl ether, benzene, chloroform and most other organic solvents.
- Molecular Weight:60.1g/mol
- Flash Point:11.7℃
- Melting Point:-90℃
Uses
1. Industrial solvent:Widely used in coatings, inks, adhesives and cleaning agents, for dissolving oils, fats, resins, alkaloids, etc.
2. Electronics industry:Dehydration, cleaning and drying of semiconductors, PCBs and precision instruments.
3. Pharmaceutical & daily chemicals:Solvent for disinfectants (70% solution), cosmetics and perfumes.
4. Chemical raw material:Intermediate for the production of acetone, hydrogen peroxide, isopropylamine, methyl isobutyl ketone, etc.
5. Others:Antifreeze, chromatographic solvent, glass antifogging agent, oil additive.
2. Electronics industry:Dehydration, cleaning and drying of semiconductors, PCBs and precision instruments.
3. Pharmaceutical & daily chemicals:Solvent for disinfectants (70% solution), cosmetics and perfumes.
4. Chemical raw material:Intermediate for the production of acetone, hydrogen peroxide, isopropylamine, methyl isobutyl ketone, etc.
5. Others:Antifreeze, chromatographic solvent, glass antifogging agent, oil additive.
Safety,Security&Risk
Physical Hazards
Its vapor, when well mixed with air, may readily form an explosive mixture.
Chemical Hazards
Reacts violently with strong oxidizing agents, with risk of explosion.Decomposes upon heating, releasing irritating fumes and flammable, toxic gases.Attacks some plastics and rubber.
Its vapor, when well mixed with air, may readily form an explosive mixture.
Chemical Hazards
Reacts violently with strong oxidizing agents, with risk of explosion.Decomposes upon heating, releasing irritating fumes and flammable, toxic gases.Attacks some plastics and rubber.
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