Isopropyl alcohol (IPA; isopropanol, 2-propanol, CAS 67-63-0, C3H7OH) is a clear, colorless liquid with a fruity odor and a mild bitter taste.
Features
Application Areas
- Molar Mass: 60.096 g/mol
- Appearance: Colorless liquid
- Odor: Sharp, alcoholic smell
- Density: 0.786 g/cm3 (20 °C)
- Melting Point: −89 °C (−128 °F; 184 K)
- Boiling Point: 82.6 °C (180.7 °F; 355.8 K)
- Solubility in Water: Miscible with water
- Solubility: Miscible with benzene, chloroform, ethanol, diethyl ether, glycerol; soluble in acetone
- Refractive Index (nD): 1.3776
- Viscosity: 2.86 cP at 15 °C, 1.96 cP at 25 °C, 1.77 cP at 30 °C
- It is used in aftershave lotions, hand lotions, and other cosmetic products. In the industry, it is employed as an inexpensive solvent for cosmetics, varnishes, and gums. Additionally, it is used for denaturing ethanol (ethyl alcohol).