CAS Number:67‑63‑0
Synonyms:Isopropyl alcohol; 2‑propanol; sec‑propyl alcohol; IPA; rubbing alcohol; dimethylcarbinol
Chemical Formula: C₃H₈O
Molecular Weight:~60.10 g/mol
Product Introduction
A clear, colorless, highly flammable liquid with a pungent alcohol-like odor. IPA is a versatile polar organic solvent, miscible with water and many organics, widely used in disinfectants, cleaning agents, coatings, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic alcoholic/spirituous |
| Density @ 20 °C | ~0.785 g/mL |
| Melting/Freezing Point | ~–89 °C |
| Boiling Point | ~82 °C |
| Flash Point (closed cup) | ~12 °C |
| Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C | ~33 mm Hg |
| Vapor Density | ~2.1 × air |
| Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ) | ~1.377 |
| Solubility | Miscible with water, ethanol, chloroform; partially soluble in ethers |
| Dipole Moment | ~1.66 D |
| Explosion Limits | 2.0–12.7 vol % |
| Molecular Weight | ~60.10 g/mol |