Isopropyl+Alcohol+Properties

Formula
C3H8O

**Appearance**
Colourless Liquid

**Density**
0.786 g/cm³ @ SATP

**Melting Point**
−89 °C,

**Boiling Point**
82.5 °C

**Solubility In Water**
Miscible (very soluble in all propotions)

Importance of Properties For Lab
The properties of isopropyl rubbing alcohol are very important to this lab. The fact that it has a very low melting point means that it can be reduced greatly in temperature from SATP before it freezes. This means that the dry ice is able to make the liquid very cold, similar to liquid nitrogen. If left too long, it will still form a thick gel however, as it begins to freeze. The liquid will freeze objects significantly faster than a solid, due to its superior thermal contact.