Combustion of Isopropanol

2C₃H₇OH + 9O₂ → 6CO₂ + 8H₂O

Overview

Isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) burns in air with a yellow flame to produce carbon dioxide and water. Isopropanol is very flammable with a low flash point of 12 C. Its vapors can form explosive mixtures with air at room temperature.

Participants

Role	Substance	Coefficient	State
Reactant	Isopropanol C₃H₈O	2	(l)
Reactant	Oxygen O	9	(g)
Product	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	6	(g)
Product	Water H₂O	8	(l)

Everyday Example

Rubbing alcohol (70% isopropanol) is the active ingredient in most hand sanitizers and first aid antiseptic products.

Industrial Importance

Isopropanol is widely used as an industrial solvent, cleaning agent, and disinfectant. Over 2 million tonnes are produced annually for pharmaceutical and electronics cleaning.

Properties

Type: Combustion
Reversible: No
Energy: Exothermic
ΔH: -4008.0 kJ/mol

Related Reactions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Combustion of Isopropanol?

The balanced equation is: 2C₃H₇OH + 9O₂ → 6CO₂ + 8H₂O.

What type of reaction is Combustion of Isopropanol?

Combustion of Isopropanol is a combustion reaction.

Is Combustion of Isopropanol exothermic or endothermic?

Combustion of Isopropanol is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -4008.0 kJ/mol.