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2-Propanol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

sec-Propyl alcohol, IPA, Isopropanol, Isopropyl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHOH
CAS Number:
67-63-0
Molecular Weight:
60.10
Beilstein:
635639
EC Number:
200-661-7
MDL number:
MFCD00011674
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750976
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

2.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

33 mmHg ( 20 °C)
44 mmHg ( 25 °C)

autoignition temp.

750 °F

expl. lim.

2.0-12.7 %, 93 °C

packaging

ampule of 3 × 1.2 mL

manufacturer/tradename

USP

refractive index

n20/D 1.377 (lit.)

bp

82 °C (lit.)

mp

−89.5 °C (lit.)

density

0.785 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(C)O

InChI

1S/C3H8O/c1-3(2)4/h3-4H,1-2H3

InChI key

KFZMGEQAYNKOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

2-Propanol USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard stock, and system suitability solutions for impurity analysis according to given below monographs of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
  • Hexylene Glycol
  • Pectin

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H319,H336

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

53.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

12.0 °C - closed cup

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