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isopropyl Definition

iso·pro·pyl (ī′sə prō′pəl)

noun

the monovalent radical (CH)CH, an isomer of the monovalent propyl radical CH

Etymology: iso- + propyl

isopropyl Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • myristate: Purified Water / polysorbate 60 / alcohol / isopropyl myristate / carbomer / triethanolamine / camphor.
  • alcohol: The site will be thoroughly cleaned, usually with an isopropyl alcohol solution that is allowed to dry.
  • group: Possible transition state geometries for Scheme 1.3 The repulsion between the isopropyl group and Y means that 1.10 is the most favored transition state.

Browse dictionary entries near isopropyl

  1. ‹ isoprene
  2. ‹ isopod
  3. ‹ isopleth
  4. ‹ isopiestic
  5. ‹ isooctane
  6. ‹ isonomy
  7. ‹ isoniazid
  8. ‹ isomorphism
  9. ‹ isomorphic
  10. ‹ isomorph
  1. isopropyl alcohol ›
  2. isosceles ›
  3. isoseismal ›
  4. isosmotic ›
  5. isospin ›
  6. isostasy ›
  7. isothere ›
  8. isotherm ›
  9. isothermal ›
  10. isotone ›