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ISOPROPANOL

Description

ISOPROPANOL

Isopropanol

Chemical name: Isopropyl Alcohol
Synonyms: 2-Propanol / Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
Chemical formula: C₃H₈O
CAS Number: 67-63-0
Degree: Industrial / Technical
Primary use: Solvent, disinfectant, and cleaning agent

Technical description

Isopropanol (IPA) is a secondary alcohol widely used as a solvent and cleaning agent in industrial, automotive, electronics, and chemical formulation applications.

It is characterized by its rapid evaporation, excellent degreasing power, and ability to dissolve a wide variety of organic compounds. It is miscible with water and compatible with numerous chemical systems.

Physicochemical data (typical)

Property	Worth
Chemical formula	C₃H₈O
Molar mass	60.10 g/mol
Appearance	Clear liquid
Color	Colorless
Smell	Characteristic alcoholic
Density (20 °C)	0.78 – 0.79 g/cm³
Boiling point	82 – 83 °C
Flashpoint	≈ 12 °C
Solubility	Completely miscible with water
Evaporation	Fast

Uses and applications

Industrial surface cleaning
Technical degreaser
Electronic cleaning and delicate components
Disinfectant formulation
Solvent for inks, resins and adhesives
Preparation of hydroalcoholic solutions

Properties and benefits

High dissolving capacity
Rapid evaporation without leaving residue
Excellent degreasing power
Miscible with water
Versatile across multiple industries

Dosage guidelines

Application	Recommended use
Disinfectant	60-70% in solution
Technical cleaning	Use directly or diluted as needed
Solvent formulation	According to technical specifications

Adjust concentration according to specific application and current regulations.

Compatibility

Compatible with water, glycols, fragrances, surfactants, and multiple organic solvents. Do not mix with strong oxidizers without prior technical evaluation.