Isopropanol

Isopropanol
CAS: 67-63-0
Chemical formula: C3H8O, is a three-carbon alcohol. It is prepared by either ethylene hydration reaction or propylene hydration reaction. Colorless and transparent, with pungent odor at room temperature. It has a low boiling point and density and is easily soluble in water, alcohol and ether solvents. It is an important intermediate for the synthesis of chemicals and can be used to synthesize esters, ethers and alcohols. It is also a common choice in industry as a solvent and cleaning agent, and as a fuel or solvent. Isopropyl alcohol has certain toxicity, so pay attention to protective measures when using, avoid contact with the skin and inhalation.

On November 14, today’s isopropyl alcohol market price in Shandong was raised, and the market reference price was about 7500-7600 yuan/ton. The upstream acetone market price stopped falling and stabilized, driving the isopropyl alcohol market confidence. Inquiries from downstream enterprises increased, procurement was relatively cautious, and the market center of gravity increased slightly. Overall, the market was more active. It is expected that the isopropyl alcohol market will be mainly strong in the short term.

On November 15, the benchmark price of isopropyl alcohol in the business community was 7660.00 yuan/ton, which decreased by -5.80% compared with the beginning of this month (8132.00 yuan/ton).

Isopropyl alcohol production process about 70% as medicine, pesticides, coatings and other fields of solvents, is an important chemical raw materials, the main production methods are propylene method and acetone method, the former profit is thicker, but the domestic supply is limited, mainly to acetone method. It is in the list of Group 3 carcinogens identified by the World Health Organization.