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isopropyl Definition

iso·pro·pyl (ī′sə prōpəl)

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