Isopropyl Alcohol
~*~Isopropyl Alcohol~*~
Formula: C3H8O
Type of Compound: Molecular
Moelcular Weight: 60.10 g/mol
Density: 0.795 g/cm3 liquid
Vapor density: 2.1
Melting Point: -89oC (185K)(68oF)
Boiling Point: 82.3oC (355)(180.32oF)
Bond Description: Ionic
Molecular Geometry:
Common Names: Rubbing Alcohol, Isopropanol, ISO, or IPA
It is a common name for two-propanol a color less flammable chemical compound with a strong odor
It is the simplest example of a secondary alcohol where the alcohol is attached to two other carbons
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