Isopropanol does not significantly absorb light in the visible spectrum. However, it can absorb ultraviolet light, particularly in the UV-C range (around 200-280 nm).
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2-Propanol
≥99.7%, suitable for UV/Vis spectroscopy and absorption spectrum analysis
Synonym(s):
sec-Propyl alcohol, IPA, Isopropanol, Isopropyl alcohol
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44 mmHg ( 25 °C)
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Product Name
2-Propanol, ≥99.7%, suitable for absorption spectrum analysis
vapor density
2.1 (vs air)
vapor pressure
33 mmHg ( 20 °C)
44 mmHg ( 25 °C)
assay
≥99.7%
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
750 °F
expl. lim.
2.0-12.7 %, 93 °C
availability
available only in Japan
technique(s)
UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable
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.)
suitability
suitable for absorption spectrum analysis
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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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Central nervous system
Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk_germany
WGK 1
flash_point_f
53.6 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
12.0 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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I am doing research on sunscreen. In the process, I am dissolving sunscreen in isopropanol. I was wondering if isopropanol absorbs light or if it is neutral. This may have an effect on our result. I cannot find anywhere if isopropanol absorbs light.
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