Isopropyl alcohol - 67-63-0

Key Functions: Cosmetics & Personal Care, Industrial / Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Solvents & Cleaning

Isopropanol is an aliphatic alcohol hydrocarbon. It is prepared from propylene, which comes from the cracking of petroleum or from reduction of acetone. It has a slight odor resembling ethanol and acetone, and has a slight bitter taste. Isopropanol has little absorption through intact skin, but prolonged exposure can lead to some absorption. Oral absorption is complete within 2 hours. The majority of absorbed isopropanol is oxidized by liver alcohol dehydrogenase to acetone, formate and ultimately carbon dioxide. Excretion of acetone mainly occurs through the lung and kidney (HSDB 2012).

Chemical Synonyms 2-Propanol; Isopropyl alcohol, 1-Methylethanol; 1-Methyl alcohol; 2-Hydroxypropane; n-Propan-2-ol; 2-Propyl alcohol

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