noun
definition
The univalent organic radical (CH3)2CH-
Examples of isopropyl in a Sentence
Grignard (Comptes Rendus, 1900 et seq.) showed that aldehydes combine with magnesium alkyl iodides (in absolute ether solution) to form addition products, which are decomposed by water with the formation of secondary alcohols, thus from acetaldehyde and magnesium methyl iodide, isopropyl alcohol is obtained.
Reduction by sodium amalgam converts it into isopropyl alcohol; oxidation by chromic acid gives carbon dioxide and acetic acid.
Isopropyl myristate, cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol have moisturizing properties.
On distillation with zinc dust it forms cymene (1.4 methyl isopropyl benzene).
Rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol can also remove urushiol on both skin and household objects.
Rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) is also helpful in decontaminating objects and skin.
After swimming, several drops of a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and white vinegar can be put into the ear canal to ensure that it dries adequately.
Applying about 10 oz (280 gm) of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to the hair and rubbing with a white towel for about 30 seconds releases lice onto the towel for identification.
Fill the mason jar with isopropyl alcohol (90 percent or higher) and screw the lid on the jar.
According to Airbrush Body Art, the best way to clean your stencils involves a Mediswab or Isopropyl Alcohol.
Leather toys and lingerie can be disinfected using a solution of 70% isopropyl rubbing alcohol.