MF: C3H8O
MW: 60.1
Miscible in most organic solvents. Soluble in benzene and insoluble in salt solutions.
Major uses
Chemical: feedstock in the production of acetone; manufacture of methyl isobutyl ketone, methyl isobutyl carbinol, isopropylamine, and isopropyl acetate. Used to prepare hydrogen peroxide by alcohol auto-oxidation process. Used in gasoline to prevent icing (i.e. depresses the freezing point) of water or surfactants.
Solvent: oils, gums, waxes, resins, alkaloids, cements, primers, varnishes, paints, printing inks, cosmetics; aerosol formulations.
Medical: antiseptic; disinfectant for home, hospital, and industry; rubbing alcohol; medicinal liniments; scalp tonics; pharmaceuticals (e.g., local anaesthetics, tincture of iodine, and bathing solutions for surgical sutures and dressings)
IPA Specification:
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IPA Specification |
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Item |
Spec. |
Typical |
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Sp.Gr, 20℃ |
0.784~0.786 |
0.785 |
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Distillation. (760mmHg), ℃ IBP DP |
Report |
82.2~82.4 |
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Purity, wt% |
Min 99.8 |
99.98 |
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Water Content, wt ppm |
Max 500 |
350 |
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Acidity, as acetic Acid, wt ppm |
Max 5 |
1.5 |
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Color (Pt-Co Scale) |
Max 5 |
2 |
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Non-Volatile Matter, wt ppm |
Max 5 |
1 |
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Water Miscibility |
Clear & Miscible |
Clear & Miscible |