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2-Propanol

≥99.5%, ACS reagent, suitable for RNA extraction

Synonym(s):

isopropanol, sec-Propyl alcohol, IPA, Isopropanol, Isopropyl alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
60.10
Beilstein:
635639
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

product name

2-Propanol, ACS reagent, ≥99.5%

grade

ACS reagent

Quality Level

vapor density

2.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

33 mmHg ( 20 °C)
44 mmHg ( 25 °C)

Assay

≥99.5%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

750 °F

expl. lim.

2.0-12.7 %, 93 °C

technique(s)

RNA extraction: suitable

impurities

≤0.0001 meq/g Titr. acid or base
≤0.002% carbonyl compounds (as propionaldehyde or acetone)
≤0.2% water

evapn. residue

≤0.001%

color

APHA: ≤10

refractive index

n20/D 1.377 (lit.)

pH

7.0 (20 °C)

bp

82 °C (lit.)

mp

−89.5 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: passes test

density

0.785 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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

2-propanol, also known as isopropanol or Isopropyl alcohol, is a secondary alcohol, colorless liquid, widely used as a solvent and intermediate in organic syntheses, miscible in solvents such as water, ethanol, ether, ethyl acetate, THF, and chloroform.

Application

Isopropanol can be used in many different applications due to its properties.
  • Solvent in organic synthesis
  • Chemical intermediate
  • Disinfectant
  • Antibacterial
  • Sample preservative

Features and Benefits

ACS solvents meet or exceed the high standards of the American Chemical Society (ACS) ,with test specifications that are specialized to every compound. According to the American Chemical Society, ACS reagent grade implies that it is a substance of sufficient purity to be used in most chemical analyses or reactions.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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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Felix Moltzahn et al.
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE, (54)(54), doi:10-doi:10 (2011-08-19)
The broad involvement of miRNAs in critical processes underlying development, tissue homoeostasis and disease has led to a surging interest among the research and pharmaceutical communities. To study miRNAs, it is essential that the quantification of microRNA levels is accurate
Michelle T Paulsen et al.
Methods (San Diego, Calif.), 67(1), 45-54 (2013-08-27)
Gene expression studies commonly examine total cellular RNA, which only provides information about its steady-state pool of RNA. It remains unclear whether differences in the steady-state reflects variable rates of transcription or RNA degradation. To specifically monitor RNA synthesis and
A study of anatase-supported Mn oxide as catalysts for 2-propanol oxidation.
Gallardo-Amores JM, et al.
Applied Catalysis. B, Environmental, 22(4), 249-259 (1999)
Highly efficient synthesis of cyclic ureas from CO2 and diamines by a pure CeO2 catalyst using a 2-propanol solvent.
Tamura M, et al.
Green Chemistry, 15(6), 1567-1577 (2013)
Formation and characteristics of Cu colloids from CuO powder by laser irradiation in 2-propanol.
Yeh MS, et al.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 103(33), 6851-6857 (1999)

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