murphyIsopropyl Alcohol
AKA: Isopropanol, 2-Propanol, Propan-2-ol, 67-63-0, 2-Hydroxypropane, Dimethylcarbinol, Sec-Propyl alcohol, Alkolave, Avantine
Synthetic
Fragrance
Solvent
Clean
OriginDerived from propylene, a petroleum-derived hydrocarbon and member of the alcohol chemical family. Synthesized through hydration of propylene using acid catalysts or catalytic hydrogenation processes.
Volatile, colorless liquid with a sharp musty odor like rubbing alcohol. Flash point of 53 °F. Vapors are heavier than air and mildly irritating to the eyes, nose, and throat. Density approximately 6.5 lb / gal. Used in making cosmetics, skin and hair preparations, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, lacquer formulations, dye solutions, antifreezes, soaps, window cleaners. Sold in 70% aqueous solution as rubbing alcohol.
Solubility greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C3H8O
Mol. Weight
60.10
CAS #
67-63-0
Form
Liquid
State
Volatile, colorless liquid with a sharp musty odor like rubbing alcohol. Flash point of 53 °F. Vapors are heavier than air and mildly irritating to the eyes, nose, and throat. Density approximately 6.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antifoaming
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Viscosity Controlling
Prevents Foam Buildup
Adds Fragrance
Dissolves Ingredients
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Adds pleasant scent
Reduces foam
Dissolves other ingredients
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 469)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions severe (CIR 469)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR