Isopropyl alcohol (IPA), also known as 2-propanol, is an organic compound, the chemical formula is C3H8O,it is a colorless and transparent liquid, with an odor similar to that of a mixture of ethanol and acetone, soluble in water, but also soluble in alcohols, ethers, benzene, chloroform, and most other organic solvents.

Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat source. The storage temperature should not exceed 37℃. Keep the container sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidizers, acids, halogens, etc. Do not mix storage. Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. Prohibit the use of mechanical equipment and tools that are easy to generate sparks. The storage area should be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and suitable sheltering materials.

Isopropyl alcohol is an important chemical product and raw material. Mainly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plastics, spices, paints and electronics industry as a dehydrating agent and cleaning agent. Reagent for the determination of barium, calcium, magnesium, nickel, potassium, sodium and strontium. Reference material for chromatographic analysis. Used in the electronics industry. It is used as a low-cost solvent in many industrial and consumer products and as an extractant.Isopropanol is also used as a solvent for oils and colloids and in the manufacture of fishmeal feed concentrates. Low-quality isopropanol is used in automotive fuels. The use of isopropanol as a feedstock for acetone production is declining. Several compounds are synthesized from isopropanol, such as methyl isobutyl ketone and many esters. Isopropanol can be supplied in different qualities depending on the end use. Anhydrous isopropanol is routinely available in qualities above 99%, while specialty grades contain more than 99.8% isopropanol (used in flavors and pharmaceuticals). It is used to make acetone, diisopropyl ether, isopropyl acetate and muscimol. It can be used as a substitute for ethanol in many cases.