IPA

English translation: Isopropyl alcohol

16:20 Oct 22, 2008
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Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng / ethanol
English term or phrase: IPA
ethanol quality certificate. Method title IPA. Test result 1.7 gr/hl.
Alex Korsun
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Selected answer:Isopropyl alcohol
Explanation:
Isopropyl alcohol (also isopropanol, iso, isopro, rubbing alcohol, or the abbreviation IPA) is a common name for propan-2-ol, a colorless, ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropanol - 61k - Em cache - Páginas Semelhantes
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ipa
Isopropyl alcohol


Explanation:
Isopropyl alcohol (also isopropanol, iso, isopro, rubbing alcohol, or the abbreviation IPA) is a common name for propan-2-ol, a colorless, ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropanol - 61k - Em cache - Páginas Semelhantes

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ipa
Isopropyl alcohol


Explanation:
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http://www.websters-online-dictionary.org/definition/IPA

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Note added at 15 mins (2008-10-22 16:35:51 GMT)
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it refers to the fraction of isopropyl aclohol in the regular ethanol in grams per hectolitre

IUPAC name Propan-2-ol
Other names 2-Propanol, Isopropanol, Isopropyl alcohol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol


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