Disinfectants

Isopropanol

Products Isopropanol is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. A common aqueous dilution is 70% (V/V). WHO has published a manufacturing specification of 75% (V/V) for hand disinfection, which also contains glycerol and hydrogen peroxide. Isopropanol is also known as isopropy alcohol or alcohol isopropylicus, and the systematic name is propan-2-ol. Structure … Isopropanol

Phenol

Products Phenol is available to professionals at specialty stores. Structure and properties Phenol (C6H6O, Mr = 94.1 g/mol) is present in the form of crystals or as a crystalline mass with a typical odor. It is a volatile, hygroscopic and deliquescent substance that is colorless or faintly pinkish to yellowish in color. Phenol is soluble … Phenol