Solvents Isopropyl alcohol is a common organic solvent with a very wide range of applications. Here are some of the main application areas of isopropanol:
1.Industrial cleaners.
Isopropanol is a common industrial cleaning agent, which can be used to clean electronic equipment, instrumentation, optical instruments, medical equipment and other precision equipment. Due to its strong solubility and good volatility, it can effectively remove all kinds of oil and impurities without causing any damage to the equipment itself.
2.Paints and paints.
Isopropyl alcohol is an important solvent in paints and paints, which can dissolve and dilute pigments and fillers, make paints and paints more uniform and smooth, and improve their adhesion and hiding power.
3.Pharmaceutical field.
Isopropanol is also widely used in the pharmaceutical field, and can be used as a drug carrier, solvent, extractant, etc. For example, isopropanol can be used to prepare some oral drugs, such as antibiotics, anti-tumor drugs, etc., and can also be used to extract the active ingredients of Chinese herbal medicine.
4.Chemosynthesis.
Isopropanol is a common raw material for chemical synthesis, which can be used to synthesize some organic compounds, such as acetone, butanone, propionaldehyde, etc. In addition, isopropanol can also be used to synthesize some polymer materials, such as polymers, resins, etc.
5.Electronics industry.
Because isopropanol has good volatility and cleanability, it has also been widely used in the electronics industry. For example, isopropanol can be used to clean printed circuit boards, electronic components, etc., and can also be used to prepare some electronic chemicals, such as developers, etching solutions, etching.
6.Other areas.
In addition to the above fields, isopropyl alcohol also has a wide range of applications in other fields, such as aerospace, automobile manufacturing, furniture manufacturing, etc. In these areas, isopropyl alcohol can be used as a cleaning agent, thinner, moisture repellent, etc.
In conclusion, isopropanol, as an important organic solvent, has a wide range of applications in various fields. In the future, with the continuous progress of technology and the continuous expansion of application fields, the demand for isopropanol will continue to increase, and its application prospects will be broader.