Isopropyl alcohol

Simplest secondary alcohol

Isopropyl alcohol (IUPAC name propan-2-ol and also called isopropanol or 2-propanol, commonly abbreviated as IPA) is a colorless, flammable, organic compound with a pungent odor. Isopropyl alcohol, an organic polar molecule, is miscible in water, ethanol, and chloroform, demonstrating its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances including ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral, oils, alkaloids, and natural resins. Notably, it is not miscible with salt solutions and can be separated by adding sodium chloride in a process known as salting out.

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