Isopropanol is a colorless transparent liquid with a strong irritating odor. It is a flammable and volatile liquid with high solubility in water. It is widely used in the fields of industry, agriculture, medicine and daily life. In the industry, it is mainly used as a solvent, cleaning agent, extractant, etc., and is also used in the production of dyes, pigments, pesticides, etc. In the agricultural industry, it is used as a general-purpose solvent and disinfectant. In the medical industry, it is used as a general anesthetic and antipyretic. In daily life, it is mainly used as a cleaning agent and disinfectant.

Among many compounds, isopropanol has special significance. First of all, as an excellent solvent, isopropanol has good solubility and diffusivity. It can dissolve many substances, such as pigments, dyes, resins, etc., and is widely used in the fields of printing, dyeing, paint, etc. Secondly, isopropanol has good wettability and permeability. It can penetrate into the pores and gaps of the surface of the object to be cleaned or disinfected, so as to reach the cleaning or disinfecting effect. Therefore, it is also used as a general-purpose cleaning agent and disinfectant in daily life. In addition, isopropanol also has good fire resistance and can be used as a flammable material in the field of industry.

In general, the advantages of isopropanol are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. Solvent performance: Isopropanol has good solubility and diffusivity for many substances, so it can be used as a solvent in many fields such as industry, agriculture and medicine.

2. Cleaning performance: Isopropanol has good wettability and permeability, so it can effectively clean the surface of the object to be cleaned or disinfected.

3. Flame resistance: Isopropanol has good flame resistance, so it can be used as a flammable material in the field of industry.

4. Safety performance: Although isopropanol has irritating odor and high volatility, it has low toxicity and no irritating irritant taste when used within the recommended concentration range.

5. Wide range of uses: Isopropanol has wide application prospects in many fields such as industry, agriculture, medicine and daily life.

However, like other chemicals, isopropanol also has some potential safety hazards in use. It should be noted that isopropanol has irritating odor and high volatility, so it may cause irritation or even skin allergies in long-term contact with human skin or respiratory mucosa. In addition, because isopropanol has flammability and explosibility, it should be stored in a cool place without fire or heat source during use to avoid fire or explosion accidents. In addition, when using isopropanol for cleaning or disinfecting operations, it should be noted to avoid long-term contact with the human body to avoid irritation or injury to the human body.