It serves as a versatile solvent in chemical reactions extractions chromatography (like HPLC) and molecular biology for DNARNA precipitation. Common uses include antiseptics disinfectants cleaners antifreezes inks and pharmaceuticals.

Its primary purpose is as a solvent and disinfectant due to its polarity and volatility aiding in industrial cleaning deicing and synthesis of derivatives like acetone. It also acts as an antiseptic in rubbing alcohol and hand sanitizers.

2-Propanol also known as isopropyl alcohol is a colorless flammable secondary alcohol with the formula CHO. It features an isopropyl group attached to a hydroxyl group and is produced via propene hydration.