Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and inks.
- Household Use: Found in rubbing alcohol, disinfectants, and cleaning agents.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a disinfectant and in the production of medications.
Where is IPA Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the hydration of propylene or the hydrogenation of acetone.
- Consumer Products: Found in disinfectants, cleaning solutions, and industrial solvents.