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Definition of isopropyl
: the alkyl radical isomeric with straight-chain propyl —often used in combination
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Regulators asked manufacturers to provide scientific data for three active ingredients commonly included, ethanol or ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride, but allowed the products to remain on store shelves.
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That means that good old isopropyl alcohol, and products that contain it, like hand sanitizer or Lysol, are out.
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isopropyl
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noun
iso·pro·pyl
\ˌī-sə-ˈprō-pəl\
Medical Definition of isopropyl
: the alkyl group isomeric with normal propyl
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