IPA Price Pakistan

Chemical properties

- IUPAC Name: Propan-2-ol
- Molecular Formula:
  
  C3H8Ocap C sub 3 cap H sub 8 cap O
  
  𝐶3𝐻8𝑂

Structure: A 3-carbon chain with a hydroxyl group attached to the second carbon. The formula can also be written as

C3H7OHcap C sub 3 cap H sub 7 cap O cap H

𝐶3𝐻7𝑂𝐻

or

(CH3)2CHOHopen paren cap C cap H sub 3 close paren sub 2 cap C cap H cap O cap H

(𝐶𝐻3)2𝐶𝐻𝑂𝐻

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Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic alcoholic odor.

Boiling point:

82.3 °C82.3 °C

82.3 °C

Melting point:

-89 °Cnegative 89 °C

−89 °C

IPA, or isopropyl alcohol, is a colorless, flammable organic liquid with the chemical formula 𝐶3𝐻8𝑂 and is also known as propan-2-ol. It is a versatile solvent used in many products like cleaners, disinfectants, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Its effectiveness as an antimicrobial agent, particularly in a 70% solution with water, makes it a common disinfectant and rubbing alcohol

Common uses

Solvent:

Dissolves many organic substances, including oils and gums, and is used in making inks, coatings, and other chemicals.

Disinfectant and cleaner:

Its antimicrobial properties are widely used for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and in products like rubbing alcohol and hand sanitizers.