noun
- A colorless, flammable liquid alcohol (C₃H₈O) used as a solvent and in organic synthesis; also called isopropyl alcohol or 2-propanol.
Usage: chemistry; also known as isopropanol or isopropyl alcohol
Examples
- Propenol is commonly used as a disinfectant in medical settings.
- The laboratory technician stored propenol in a sealed glass container.
- Propenol evaporates quickly at room temperature.
- Many hand sanitizers contain propenol as an active ingredient.
- The chemical formula for propenol is C₃H₈O.