CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
66
You visited us 66 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Is rubbing alcohol and isopropyl alcohol the same?


Open in App
Solution

Explanation:

  1. Isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol) differs from rubbing alcohol in that rubbing alcohol contains a combination of chemicals, but isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol) is not.
  2. Under normal settings, isopropyl alcohol is miscible with water and stable.
  3. Denatured alcohol, such as rubbing alcohol, is a form of denatured alcohol. It contains 70-95 percent ethanol and a few additional ingredients. As a result, it is extremely dangerous and should not be consumed.
  4. It is mostly used on human skin as a disinfectant.

Hence, rubbering alcohol and isopropyl alcohol are not the same.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon