Isopropanol

C₃H₈O

IUPAC: Propan-2-ol

CAS: 67-63-0

Übersicht

Isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) is the most widely used disinfectant alcohol. A 70% solution is more effective at killing bacteria than pure isopropanol.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
13,4%
C
60,0%
O
26,6%

Verwendung

  • Disinfectant
  • Cleaning solvent
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Antifreeze

Wissenswertes

  • 70% isopropanol is better than 99% for disinfection because water helps denature proteins

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Flammable
  • ⚠ Toxic if ingested
  • ⚠ CNS depressant

Structure

SMILES

CC(C)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
60,10 g/mol
Dichte
0,7860 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-89,0 °C
Siedepunkt
82,6 °C
Löslichkeit
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
60,0575
XLogP
0,3
TPSA
20,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
10,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Isopropanol?
Isopropanol (C₃H₈O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Propan-2-ol.
What is the molecular weight of Isopropanol?
Isopropanol has a molar mass of 60.1 g/mol.
What state is Isopropanol at room temperature?
Isopropanol is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Isopropanol organic or inorganic?
Isopropanol is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Isopropanol?
Isopropanol (C₃H₈O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).