Merck, I9516-500ML, 2-Propanol

Isopropanol is a clear, colorless, polar organic solvent commonly used in chemistry and molecular biology laboratories. It will dissolve a wide range of chemicals, and evaporates quickly. This product (2-propanol) is designated as molecular biology grade and is suitable for the precipitation of nucleic acids. Protocols for the use of isopropanol: •DNA precipitation from mammalian tissue, ethidium bromide extraction from DNA samples, and RNA isolation from cells and tissues. •Protein crystallization. •Isolate retinoids from biological matrices for HPLC and HPLC-MS analysis.