isopropanol
Common wound disinfectant
Isopropanol is the chemical name for isopropyl alcohol, a colorless liquid with a strong odor commonly used as a disinfectant and solvent.
It's the active ingredient in most rubbing alcohol and hand sanitizers: Clean the wound with isopropanol.
Also called 2-propanol or IPA in technical contexts.
Antiseptic cleaning solution
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- sterilizeEliminate all microorganisms
wound care · first aid · swab · wipe · bactericide · antimicrobial · hygiene · decontaminate
Breaking up completely
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- miscibleAble to blend homogeneously
- extractionAct of removing
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
cleaning agent · adhesive remover · nail polish remover · paint thinner · quick-drying · volatile
Substance prompting chemical change
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- pipetteGraduated liquid transfer tube
- titrationMeasuring concentration by addition
assay · DNA extraction · histology · fixative · lab bench · sterilization
Sound notation system
Industrial product creation
- fuel additiveSubstance improving engine performance
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- de-icingRemoving frozen accumulation
- semiconductor fabricationManufacturing integrated circuits
rubbing alcohol
Antiseptic cleaning solution
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
- sanitizerAgent that reduces microbes
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
sterilize · wound care · first aid · swab · wipe · bactericide · antimicrobial · hygiene · decontaminate · infection control
dissolution
Breaking up completely
- degreaserOil-dissolving cleaner
- miscibleAble to blend homogeneously
- extractionAct of removing
evaporation · cleaning agent · adhesive remover · nail polish remover · paint thinner · quick-drying · volatile
reagent
Substance prompting chemical change
- chromatographyTechnique separating mixtures by differential migration
- spectroscopyStudy of light-matter interaction
- pipetteGraduated liquid transfer tube
titration · assay · DNA extraction · histology · fixative · lab bench · sterilization
IPA
Sound notation system
manufacturing
Industrial product creation
- fuel additiveSubstance improving engine performance
- antifreezeEngine cooling additive
- de-icingRemoving frozen accumulation
semiconductor fabrication · printing · coating · lacquer · shellac · varnish · coolant
isopropanolethanol
Drinkable volatile spirit
drinking alcohol · grain alcohol · ethyl alcohol · vodka · wine
isopropanolhexane
C6H14 alkane solvent
petroleum ether · toluene · hydrocarbons · water · mineral oil