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 C3H8O. It features an isopropyl group attached to a hydroxyl group and is produced via propene hydration.