“…4 Once in the blood, isopropanol is primarily (80%) metabolized via hepatic alcohol dehydrogenase to acetone. 3,4,5 Unlike other metabolites of other alcohols (ethylene glycol, methanol), the acetone does not cause acidosis and end-organ damage, but can cause additional CNS depression and a characteristic odor. 6,7 Acetone is then eliminated primarily through the urine, but some is excreted via pulmonary and salivary routes.…”