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I9516

2-Propanol

≥99.5%, for molecular biology, suitable for RNA extraction, DNA extraction, BioReagent

Synonym(s):

sec-Propyl alcohol, IPA, Isopropanol, Isopropyl alcohol

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2CHOH
CAS Number:
67-63-0
Molecular Weight:
60.10
NACRES:
NA.52
PubChem Substance ID:
24896158
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Number:
200-661-7
MDL number:
MFCD00011674
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
635639
Assay:
≥99.5%
Grade:
Molecular Biology
Technique(s):
DNA extraction: suitable, RNA extraction: suitable
Bp:
82 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
33 mmHg ( 20 °C), 44 mmHg ( 25 °C)
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Product Name

2-Propanol, BioReagent, ≥99.5%, Molecular Biology

grade

Molecular Biology

Quality Segment

vapor density

2.1 (vs air)

vapor pressure

33 mmHg ( 20 °C), 44 mmHg ( 25 °C)

product line

BioReagent

assay

≥99.5%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

750 °F

expl. lim.

2.0-12.7 %, 93 °C

technique(s)

DNA extraction: suitable, RNA extraction: suitable

impurities

≤0.2% water
water

color

colorless

refractive index

n20/D 1.377 (lit.)

bp

82 °C (lit.)

mp

−89.5 °C (lit.)

solubility

water: soluble (completely)

density

0.785 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

suitability

suitable for precipitation of nucleic acids

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CC(C)O

InChI

1S/C3H8O/c1-3(2)4/h3-4H,1-2H3

InChI key

KFZMGEQAYNKOFK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Isopropanol is a clear, colorless, polar organic solvent commonly used in chemistry and molecular biology laboratories. It will dissolve a wide range of chemicals, and evaporates quickly. This product (2-propanol) is designated as molecular biology grade and is suitable for the precipitation of nucleic acids.

Protocols for the use of isopropanol:

  • DNA precipitation from mammalian tissue, ethidium bromide extraction from DNA samples, and RNA isolation from cells and tissues.
  • Protein crystallization.
  • Isolate retinoids from biological matrices for HPLC and HPLC-MS analysis.

Application

2-Propanol has been used:
  • in DNA and RNA extraction
  • for determination of hydroxyproline levels(The Merck Index, 12th ed)
  • for checking cell viability by MTT assay
  • in microarray hybridization
Suitable for use in DNA precipitation using standard protocols. Also suitable as a solvent for making solutions for molecular biology applications.

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Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H225,H319,H336

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

Flash Point (°F)

53.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

12.0 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Alcohols + Hazardous rank II

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

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