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Rubbing alcohol is called 2-propanol or isopropyl alcohol.

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Isopropyl alcohol. [Another name for isopropyl alcohol is 'Isopropanol' or 'CHOH'] Here's a site with good information: http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Isopropyl_alcohol#encyclopedia

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Rubbing alcohol is a mixture: ethanol, a dye, isopropyl alcohol, etc.

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Rubbing alcohol can mean any of several different compounds or mixtures, but in the US it usually refers to a mix of about 70% 2-propanol and 30% water.

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Rubbing alcohol is mixture with different compositions; rubbing alcohol can contain isopropyl alcohol or ethanol plus methanol, coloring and odorous substances etc.

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Isopropyl alcohol.

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CnH2n+1OH

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