2-Propanol or Isopropyl alcohol
Product Overview & Quality
- Product Name: 2-Propanol or Isopropyl alcohol or Isopropanol or IPA
- Brand: RCI LABSCAN (Product Code: LA-AR1162-G2.5L)
- Grade: Analytical Reagent (AR Grade) with premium high purity. Manufactured and quality-verified under RCI LABSCAN strict global laboratory specifications to guarantee exceptionally low ppm thresholds of non-volatile matter, water content, and free acidity. This highly refined secondary alcohol profile eliminates potential chemical side reactions and ensures clear, dependable baselines for high-precision quantitative analysis.
- Physical Properties: Clear, colorless, highly volatile, non-viscous liquid with a distinctive, sharp alcoholic odor (characteristic of rubbing alcohol). Volatile vapors are highly flammable.
- Solubility: Completely miscible in all proportions with water and common organic solvents including methanol, ethanol, acetone, ether, and chloroform without phase separation.
- Key Use: Heavily utilized as a primary solvent for extracting and isolating organic targets, oils, resins, and specific phytochemical complexes in research laboratories. Widely applied in molecular biology and genetics laboratories for DNA and RNA crystallization or precipitation workflows. Commonly used as a mobile phase modifier component in thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and column separations, and functions as an effective, residue-free cleaning fluid for wiping precision optical lenses, microscope components, and delicate laboratory glassware.
Safety & Hazards
- Classification: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- Health Risks: Direct eye contact triggers immediate stinging irritation, watering, and temporary tissue redness. Prolonged dermal exposure strips natural skin lipids, leading to minor localized dryness. Inhalation of concentrated volatile vapors suppresses the central nervous system, inducing headaches, dizziness, nausea, or acute drowsiness.
- First Aid Measures: Flush affected eyes or skin immediately with plenty of flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If vapors are inhaled, move the victim to fresh air. Seek medical evaluation if irritation or symptoms persist.
Handling & Storage
- Storage: Highly Flammable and Volatile Liquid. Vapors can migrate and easily ignite near open ignition sources. Must be stored in its original, tightly sealed RCI LABSCAN amber glass container inside a dedicated chemical safety cabinet for flammable liquids. Keep in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated zone at stable room temperature (below 30 degrees Celsius). Keep strictly isolated from open flames, sparks, hot surfaces, direct sunlight, and strong oxidizing agents.
- Precautions: Wear standard personal protective equipment (PPE), including laboratory chemical gloves, safety glasses, and a protective lab coat. Avoid dispensing near high-thermal environments or active spark sources, and secure the container cap tightly immediately after use to prevent ambient moisture contamination.
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