isopropanol
- A colorless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odor, commonly used as a solvent and cleaning agent. It is an alcohol with the chemical formula C3H8O, also known as isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol. nounIsopropanol is often used in hand sanitizers due to its effectiveness in killing bacteria and viruses.The laboratory technician used isopropanol to clean the glassware before starting the experiment.