lsopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA, 2-propanol) is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid . It has excellent solubility, good water miscibility, fast-drying and low toxicity, serving as a versatile chemical raw material.
Technical Data
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Molecular Formula | C3H8O |
| Molecular Weight | 60.10g/mol |
| CAS No. | 67-63-0 |
| Appearance | Colorless clarity liquid |
| Purity | ≥99.8% |
| Color | ≤10 max |
| Water Content | ≤0.04% |
| Acidity (as acetic acid) | ≤0.002% |
| Density (20℃) | 0.784-0.786g/cm3 |
| Evaporation Residue | ≤0.002% |
| Carbonyl Value | ≤0.02% |
| Sulfide Content | ≤2mg/kg |
| Water Soluble Experiment | Pass |
Application
The vast majority is used as a solvent for coatings or for industrial processes.
Some isopropyl alcohol is used as a chemical intermediate.
It is also used as a gasoline additive.
Isopropyl alcohol in particular is popular for pharmaceutical applications.