What is Isopropyl alcohol?
'''Isopropyl alcohol''', also known as '''isopropanol''', is a [[chemical compound]] made of [[carbon]], [[hydrogen]], and [[oxygen]]. It has the [[chemical formula]] {{chem2|C3H8O}} or {{chem2|(CH3)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 [[marker]]s. == Safety == 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. [[Category:Alkanols]] [[Category:Oxygenates]] [[Category:Alcohol solvents]]