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ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

IPA

Isopropyl alcohol, also called isopropanol or dimethyl carbinol is a clear, colourless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odour. Isopropylalcohol (IPA) is the simplest example of a secondary alcohol. It is used as a solvent and cleaning fluid, particularly for dissolving oils. It is also being used as an intermediate.

CAS N° 67-63-0

Formula: C3H8O

Typical Properties

Property Typical value
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid.
Content ≥ 99.8%
Solubility Miscible in water.
Specific Gravity 0.79@ 20C/4C
Single Volatiles Impurity ≤ 0.1%
Moisture ≤ 0.1
Acidity (CH3COOH) ≤ 0.002%
Melting Point -89C (-128F)
Vapor Density (Air=1) 2.1
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) 44 @ 25C (77F)
Evaporation Residue ≤ 2mg/100 ml
Boiling Range 1 ·c
Other alcohol, ethers and volatile impurity ≤ 0.5%
Flash point 12C (54F) CC
Autoignition temperature 399C (750F)

Applications:

It can be used in thinners, paints, cosmetics, pharma and cleaning products.