Isopropyl alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol, also known as isopropanol, is a chemical compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. It has the chemical formula C
3H
8O or (CH
3)
2CHOH. Isopropyl alcohol is a common active ingredient in rubbing alcohol. It is also a common solvent, used in some nail polish removers and dry erase markers.
Safety
[change | change source]Isopropyl alcohol evaporates very quickly and is very flammable, so it should be kept away from fire or any potential ignition source.
Isopropyl alcohol is more toxic than ethanol, but less toxic than methanol. Death from isopropanol consumption is rare.