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(CH3)2CH2O [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C3H8O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CH2O
formula, see observation
67-63-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound appearing under the form of a colorless liquid with a pleasant odour, boiling at 82.4°C, soluble in water, alcohol and ether, derived by treatment of propylene with sulfuric acid and hydrolyzing, used in the manufacture of acetone and its derivatives, of glycerol and isopropyl acetate, a solvent for essential and other oils, alkaloids, gums, resins, a latent solvent for cellulose derivatives and coatings, a deicing agent for liquid fuels, lacquers, extraction processes, a dehydrating agent, a flavouring agent, a preservative, a denaturant and in lotions.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Alcojel; Alcosolve; Avantin; Avantine; Chromar; Hartosol; Imsol A; Isohol; Lutosol; Petrohol; Pro; Propal; Spectrar; Sterisol hand disinfectant; Takineocol; Un 1219.

OBS

propan-2-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

isopropanol: obsolete form.

OBS

IPA: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

The abbreviation "sec" must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H8O or (CH3)2CH2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H8O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CH2O
formula, see observation
67-63-0
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore à odeur agréable, bouillant à 82,4 °C, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool et l'éther, préparé par hydratation du propène en présence d'acide sulfurique ou réduction de l'acétone, employé comme antigel, solvant, déshydratant, agent d'extraction, intermédiaire de synthèse et comme antiseptique.

OBS

propan-2-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

isopropanol : forme vieillie.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H8O ou (CH3)2CH2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C3H8O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CH2O
formula, see observation
67-63-0
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro con olor agradable. Soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Inflamable. Moderadamente tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química : C3H8O o (CH3)2CH2O

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