Propyl alcohol

1-Propanol is a primary alcohol with the formula CH3CH2CH2OH. This colorless liquid is also known as propan-1-ol, 1-propyl alcohol, n-propyl alcohol, n-propanol, or simply propanol. It is an isomer of isopropanol (2-propanol). It is used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry, and for resins and cellulose esters. It is formed naturally in small amounts during many fermentation processes. 1-Propanol shows the normal reactions of a primary alc... More
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Formula:

  • C3H8O

Boiling point:

  • 97 °C (210 °F )

Structure (SMILES):

  • CCCO

Also known as:

  • 1-Hydroxypropane,
  • 1-Propanol,
  • 1-Propyl alcohol,
  • Ethylcarbinol,
  • Hydroxypropane,
  • Optal,
  • Propan-1-ol,
  • Propane-1-ol,
  • Propanol,
  • Propanol-1,
  • Propanole,
  • Propanolen,
  • Propylan-propyl alcohol,
  • Propylic alcohol,
  • n-Propan-1-ol,
  • n-Propanol

Chemical Compound

IUPAC ID:

  • Propan-1-ol

Average Molar Mass:

  • 60.09502 g/mol

Melting point:

  • -126 °C (-195 °F )

Classifications:

Density:

  • 0.8034 g/cm³ (803.4 kg/m³ )

Solubility:

Solvent Solubility
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