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2-Propanol, anhydrous, 99.5+%
Description
Solvent for Sol-Gel precursors2-Propanol acts as a solvent for pharmaceuticals, perfumes, gums, resins, alkaloids and essential oils. It is used in cosmetic lotions. Isopropyl alcohol is used as a cleaning agent for keyboards, LCD displays and laptops. It is used as a wetting agent in the fountain solution used in lithographic printing and is often used as a solvent for french polishing shellac, which is used in cabinet making. It acts as a hydride source in the popular Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reduction. It is used in huge quantities as a preferred solvent in the manufacture of fine chemicals, drugs, drug intermediates and formulations.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | °C to 90°C |
Color | Colorless |
Appearance | Colorless liquid |
Density | 0.785 g/cm3 at 20°C |
Boiling Point | 82°C to 83°C |
Quantity | 250 mL |
Flash Point | 12°C (53°F) |
Ignition Point | 455°C (851°F) |
Odor | Alcohol-like |
Physical Form | Liquid |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Product Code |
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Z19I015 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/01/2023 | 041379.18,041379.09,041463.AK,041379.04 |
Y22H022 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/04/2022 | 041379.18,041379.09,041463.AK,041379.04 |
U30G732 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/04/2022 | 041463.K2,041463.AK,041481.A1,041463.K7 |
R18H035 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/04/2022 | 041379.18,041379.09,041463.AK,041379.04 |
C20U015 | Certificate of Analysis | 28/12/2021 | 041463.K2,041463.AK,041481.A1,041463.K7 |
Safety and Handling


- 2-Propanol
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
RUO – Research Use Only
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