Description: A clear, colorless liquid under standard conditions, characterized by a sharp, distinctive odor and a mild bitter taste. Exhibits excellent solvency for a wide range of substances, including essential oils, alkaloids, select synthetic resins, and certain types of plastics and rubbers. Forms an azeotropic mixture with water (87.9% concentration, boiling point 80.2 °C).
Key Uses:
Chemical Synthesis & Intermediate Production. Serves as a primary feedstock for manufacturing valuable compounds such as acetone, hydrogen peroxide, isopropyl acetate, and other specialty chemicals used across industrial and laboratory settings.
Medical & Antiseptic Applications. Widely employed as an effective alternative to ethyl alcohol in healthcare environments, offering comparable antimicrobial efficacy for surface disinfection, skin preparation, and instrument sanitization.
Consumer & Industrial Formulations. Integral component in cosmetics, fragrances, household cleaners, antifreeze solutions, insect repellents, and electronics manufacturing—particularly for precision cleaning of printed circuit boards and sensitive components.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Utilized as a functional excipient and processing aid in the production of liquid medications, topical preparations, and other medicinal products, supporting solubilization, stability, and formulation consistency.