Isopropanol
CAS 67-63-0C3H8O60.1 g/mol
Propan-2-ol is a secondary alcohol that is propane in which one of the hydrogens attached to the central carbon is substituted by a hydroxy group. It has a role as a protic solvent. It is a secondary fatty alcohol and a secondary alcohol.
IUPAC: propan-2-ol
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Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | -127.3 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 180.5 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.785 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Flash Point | 53 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 33 mmHg at 68 °F ; 40 mmHg at 74.8 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Volatile, colorless liquid with a sharp musty odor like rubbing alcohol. Flash point of 53 °F. Vapors are heavier than air and mildly irritating to the eyes, nose, and throat. Density approximately 6.5 lb / gal. Used in making cosmetics, skin and hair preparations, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, lacquer formulations, dye solutions, antifreezes, soaps, window cleaners. Sold in 70% aqueous solution as rubbing alcohol. |
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HS Code(s): 2905
Data: UN Comtrade
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