[News & Trends]:The subtle difference between acetone and isopropanol

Acetone and isopropanol are two common organic compounds, although they have similar names, they have subtle differences in many aspects. This article will introduce their differences from three aspects: industrial use, household use, and physical properties


From an industrial perspective, acetone is widely used in solvents, solvents, and coatings. It has good solubility and volatility, and can evaporate quickly, so it is often used in chemical synthesis and solvent recovery processes. Isoacetone is mainly used as a byproduct in the production process of acetone, and its industrial application is relatively limited


From the perspective of daily use, acetone can be widely used as a cleaning agent and solvent in daily life. It can effectively remove difficult to clean dirt such as paint and glue, and leave no traces after evaporation. Isoacetone has limited use in daily life and is mainly used as a solvent for organic synthesis reactions


From a physical perspective, acetone is a colorless, volatile liquid with a pungent odor. It has a lower boiling point and a higher ignition point. Isoacetone is also a colorless liquid, but it has lower volatility and ignition point, making it relatively safe


In summary, there are some differences between acetone and isopropanol in terms of industrial use, domestic use, and physical properties. Acetone is more widely used in industry, while isopropanol is relatively less common. In daily life, acetone is commonly used for cleaning and solvents, while its use is relatively limited. In terms of physical properties, there are differences in volatility, ignition point, etc. between the two. Whether in industrial production or daily use, we should choose appropriate compounds based on actual needs to ensure safety and efficiency.