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  • Anhydrous Isopropanol vs. Isopropyl Alcohol: Understanding the Difference
    No, anhydrous isopropanol and isopropyl are not the same thing.

    * Anhydrous isopropanol is isopropyl alcohol that has had all or nearly all of the water removed. It is essentially pure isopropyl alcohol.

    * Isopropyl is a shortened term for isopropyl alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol is a common name for the chemical compound with the formula (CH3)2CHOH. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a strong odor.

    So, while both relate to isopropyl alcohol, "anhydrous isopropanol" refers to a specific form of isopropyl alcohol with a very low water content.

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