2-Propanol

[67-63-0] C3H8O (MW 60.10) InChI = InChI=1S/C3H8O/c1-3(2)4/h3-4H,1-2H3 InChIKey = KFZMGEQAYNKOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N (widely used solvent; terminal reductant in transfer hydrogenation of a range of unsaturated functionality) Alternative Names: isopropanol; IPA; propan-2-ol; s-propanol; iPrOH; sec-propyl alcohol; rubbing alcohol. Physical Data: density (20 °C): 0.786 g cm−3; melting point: −89 °C; boiling point: 82.6 °C; acidity (pKa): 16.5; refractive index: 1.3776. Solubility: widely soluble in many solvents, including water, ethyl acetate, ethanol, methyl-tert-butyl ether, chloroform, dichloromethane, toluene, benzene. Form Supplied in: colorless liquid. Analysis of Reagent Purity: GC–MS, GC–FID, FT–IR, NMR. Preparative Method: hydration of propene; hydrogenation of acetone. Handling, Storage, and Precautions: 2-propanol is a flammable organic solvent (flashpoint 12 °C). Its vapor is denser than air with a flammability range of 2–12.7%. It may also form potentially explosive peroxides. 2-Propanol is an irritant and contact with eyes and skin should be avoided. As with any chemical, the user should refer to an up-to-date MSDS for guidance on hazards.