Isopropanol toxicity

Canadian Medical Association Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Peter E. Wu, Emily B. Austin
DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.251228
Cited by: 1

Abstract

Isopropanol exposure, the second most common alcohol-related call to poison centres,[1][1] occurs when isopropanol is ingested with or as a substitute to ethanol. Isopropanol is rapidly absorbed and is more intoxicating than ethanol in part because of its greater molecular weight.[2][2] Inhalational

Fields of Study & Subjects

Poisoning and overdose treatments Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Publisher
CMA Impact Inc.
Volume
198
Issue
5
Pages
E175–E175
Publication date
8 February 2026
Language
EN