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isopropyl

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isopropyl
denotes the 1-methylethyl group, -CH(CH3)2.
isopropyl alcohol
rubbing alcohol, used as a solvent and rubefacient. Formed naturally in the rumen of the cow in nervous acetonemia.
isopropyl isothiocyanate
a cyanogenetic compound found in plants of Brassica spp. May cause acute deaths due to cyanide poisoning and also act as a goitrogen.
isopropyl methanesulfonate
an alkalizing agent that causes testicular degeneration.
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A Typically, water-based inks contain 5%-10% isopropyl alcohol or other short chain alcohols to reduce ink surface tension and improve wetting over low-energy substrates.
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The method entails selecting a composition consisting of a mixture prepared by contacting hydrogen peroxide, glycolic acid, isopropyl alcohol and water.
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