Isopropyl alcohol

Chinese Name

Isopropanol

English Name

Isopropanol

Chinese Aliases

2-Propanol; Dimethylcarbinol; Isopropanol (anhydrous)

CAS RN

67-63-0

EINECS Number

200-661-7

Molecular Formula

C₃H₈O

Molecular Weight

60.095

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance Colorless transparent flammable liquid with an odor similar to ethanol.
Melting Point -88.5℃
Boiling Point 82.45℃
Freezing Point -89.5℃
Relative Density 0.7855
Refractive Index 1.3772
Solubility Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, and chloroform.

Uses

Mainly used in pharmaceuticals, also as a solvent, extractant, and antifreeze agent