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The two are quite different. Structurally they are very different and their chemical properties are quite different as well.
Isopropyl alcohol is a secondary alcohol with formula C3H7OH, and benzyl alcohol is a primary alcohol with formula C6H5CH2OH and includes an aromatic benzene ring.
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∙ 8y agoIsopropanol, or "isopropyl alcohol" is one of the chemical compounds we call "alcohols". But this type of "alcohol" is by no means consumable as it's meant for as a topical disinfectant, and it will damage your internal organs if consumed.
Alcoholic drinks contain ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, which is less poisonous than many of the other alcohols.
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∙ 8y agoMore or less, however there are a few other alcohol compounds (excluding ethanol, which is considered a "drinking alcohol", or the type of alcohol that goes into cars) are also called "rubbing alcohol".
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∙ 12y agoNo. Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) is the alcohol in beverages. Benzyl alcohol is used as a solvent in inks, paints, etc. and in the treatment of head lice!
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Is isopropyl alcohol the same as denatured alcohol?
Isopropyl alcohol and rubbing alcohol are not the same thing. For most uses, yes you can. This is because: • Rubbing alcohol may contain either isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. • Rubbing alcohol is a mixture of compounds (type of denatured alcohol) whereas isopropyl alcohol is not.
Does rubbing alcohol have acetone in it?
No, rubbing alcohol has oil and isopropyl alcohol in it.
Is isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) is a solid or liquid?
Rubbing alcohol is a liquid.
What is inside rubbing alcohol?
Rubbing alcohol contain water, methanol or isopropyl alcohol, a dye.
What is the IUPAC name of rubbing alcohol?
Rubbing alcohol is called 2-propanol or isopropyl alcohol.
What is a 60 percent isopropyl alcohol?
This is a solution containg 60 percent isopropyl alcohol; can be used as rubbing alcohol.
How many ml of isopropyl are present in a 70ml bottle of rubbing alcohol?
Assuming it is 90% by volume isopropyl alcohol, then 70 ml of rubbing alcohol would contain 63 mls of isopropyl alcohol.
Where do you buy isopropyl?
Isopropyl alcohol, or rubbing alcohol, can be bought at any drug store or super market.
Can isopropyl alcohol still be used for rubbing after expiration date Can isopropyl alcohol still be used?
Yes
What are the active ingredients in rubbing alcohol?
I believe it's ethyl alcohol. Also I think rubbing alcohol is 70% isopropyl alcohol and 30% water.. Hope i helped!Rubbing alcohol is a solution of 70% isopropyl alcohol (also called isopropanol or 2-propanol), and 30% Deionized water.Ethyl alcohol is something entirely different.Note that there are also different solutions of Isopropyl alcohol that can also be used for disinfecting and first aid, but Rubbing alcohol is the household name for the 70% Isopropyl alcohol solution.
What is the compound word for rubbing alcohol?
Are you looking for the word isopropyl alcohol?
What is the pH of rubbing alcohol?
the pH level of isopropyl alcohol is 5.5
