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Isopropyl alcohol (IPA (sometimes), or 2-Propanol (IUPAC name)[6][10])

Target: IPA (sometimes), or 2-Propanol (IUPAC name)[6][10]
Molecular classification: Other (small organic molecule; alcohol)

Overview

Isopropyl alcohol (IUPAC name: 2-propanol) is a colorless, volatile, and flammable small organic molecule with the formula C3H8O. It is the simplest secondary alcohol and is widely used as a solvent, disinfectant (rubbing alcohol), cleaning agent, and chemical intermediate. Isopropyl alcohol acts as a disinfectant by denaturing proteins and membranes of microorganisms, but does not function as a receptor, enzyme, or transporter. Industrially, it is produced by hydration of propylene. It is miscible in water, rapidly evaporates, and is a staple in laboratory, medical, household, and industrial settings[4][6][7][8][9][10].

Other names: 2-Propanolisopropanoldimethylcarbinolsec-propyl alcoholrubbing alcoholAlcojelAlcosolve

Biological functions

Other (disinfectant, solvent)—it does not play a biological signaling role such as receptors, enzymes, or transporters

Disease associations

Other. Used in medical disinfection; not a molecular target in disease pathogenesis

Safety considerations

Flammability: Highly flammableToxicity: Harmful if ingested (can cause blindness or death)Skin and eye irritation: Can irritate skin and eyesInhalation risk: May cause dizziness or narcosis upon prolonged exposureExplosive vapor mixtures: Vapor can form explosive mixtures with air

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