Volatile, colorless liquid with a sharp musty odor like rubbing alcohol. Vapors are heavier than air and mildly irritating to the eyes, nose, and throat. Sold in 70% aqueous solution as rubbing alcohol.
Used in making cosmetics, skin and hair preparations, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, lacquer formulations, dye solutions, antifreeze, soaps, and window cleaners. Sold in 70% aqueous solution as rubbing alcohol.
C3H8O or CH3CHOHCH3 or (CH3)2CHOH