isopropyl alcohol properties
Isopropyl alcohol, also known as 2-propanol, is a colorless, transparent liquid with an odor similar to ethanol. It is soluble in water and various organic solvents, exhibiting excellent solubility. Chemically, isopropyl alcohol is a moderately strong alcohol capable of participating in multiple chemical reactions, such as esterification and etherification.
chemical Properties of isopropyl alcohol
It has a chemical formula of C3H8O: it has three carbon (C) atoms, eight hydrogen (H) atoms and one oxygen (O) atom. Its chemical formula can also be written as: C3H7OH, CH3CHOHCH3 or (CH3)2CHOH.
isopropyl alcohol Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid with a mixed odor similar to ethanol.
- Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, diethyl ether, and most organic solvents, making it an excellent solvent.
- Volatility: Highly volatile with a boiling point of approximately 82.4°C, lower than water and ethanol. This property facilitates rapid drying in numerous applications.
It exhibits typical alcohol properties, undergoing oxidation, esterification, dehydration, and other reactions.
Chemical & Physical Properties of Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Isopropyl Alcohol / Isopropanol / IPA |
| CAS Number | 67-63-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₃H₈O |
| Molecular Weight | 60.10 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless, transparent liquid |
| Odor | Sharp, characteristic alcohol odor |
| Purity Grades | 70%, 90%, 95%, 99%, 99.9% |
| Boiling Point | 82.4°C (180°F) |
| Melting Point | -89.5°C |
| Flash Point | 12°C (54°F), closed cup |
| Density | 0.785–0.790 g/cm³ (at 20°C) |
| Vapor Pressure | 33 mmHg at 20°C |
| Vapor Density | 2.1 (air = 1) |
| Solubility | Miscible with water, ethanol, ether, chloroform |
| Evaporation Rate | 1.5 (relative to n-butyl acetate = 1) |
| Refractive Index | 1.377 (at 20°C) |
| Autoignition Temperature | 399°C |
| Viscosity | 2.38 cP at 20°C |
| Explosive Limits | 2–12% (in air) |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions; flammable |
| HS Code | 290512 |
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