Isopropyl Alcohol
Manufacturing
Isopropyl alcohol is a colorless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odor. It is used in the manufacture of a wide variety of industrial and household chemicals and is a common ingredient in chemicals such as antiseptics, disinfectants, and detergents.
Pharmaceuticals
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) is a simple alcohol, and is highly soluble in water. Isopropyl Alcohol evaporates quickly and has great antiseptic properties, making it used in medical, industrial, and household applications. It kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It is a disinfectant, and serves a solvent for many pharmaceutical ingredients. Isopropyl Alcohol sterilizes medical equipment, is involved in preparing chemical solutions, and can acts as a reagent.
Grade
- Tech
- ACS
- USP
- DMF
Other Names
- Isopropanol
- 2-Propanol
- Rubbing Alcohol
- IPA
- Dimethyl carbinol
- 2-Hydroxypropane
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- IPA