Ethyl Alcohol vs Isopropyl Alcohol: Uses and Effectiveness

As such it is an isomer of propanol, and goes by the name isopropyl alcohol. Most so-called “rubbing alcohol” for antiseptic use contains isopropyl alcohol. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ethyl is generally considered superior to isopropyl alcohol, but both types of alcohol are effective at killing flu and cold viruses. A 2017 study compared the effects of … Read More