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What is the compound 2-propanol classified as?

2-propanol is considered an alcohol .

2-propanol (also known as isopropanol or isopropyl alcohol) consists of a propyl group attached to a hydroxyl (alcohol) group.

The 'ol' in 'propanol' indicates there is a hydroxyl group, and the '2' indicates that the hydroxyl group is attached to the second carbon in the propyl chain.

Because of the hydroxyl group we call isopropanol an alcohol.

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