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Rubbing alcohol is neither an acid nor a base. Acids have pH values less than 7 and bases have pH values that are greater than 7. Rubbing alcohol has a pH value of 7, so it is neutral. Rubbing alcohol is also called isopropyl alcohol.
Isopropyl vs Rubbing Alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol and rubbing alcohol are categorized under the alcohol group, since they have a âOH group. These are the smaller alcohols in the series with two or three carbons. The OH group is attached to a sp3 hybridized carbon. Both are polar liquids and have the capability to form hydrogen bonds.