Propanol

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Propanol is a colorless, flammable, organic alcohol with a sharp, musty odor: 

  • Properties: Liquid at room temperature, evaporates quickly, miscible in water and common solvents 
  • Uses: Solvent in paint and cosmetics, diluting agent for biodiesel, precursor to chemicals for plastics and pharmaceuticals, and more 
  • Safety: Vapors can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat, and it's flammable 
  • Chemical formula: C3H7OH or CH3CH2CH2OH 
  • Other names: 1-propanol, n-propanol, propan-1-ol, n-propyl alcohol 

Propanol is a primary alcohol, meaning its hydroxyl group is attached to a saturated carbon atom. It's produced industrially by catalytic hydrogenation of propionaldehyde, and it's also formed naturally in small amounts during fermentation. 

Propanol has two isomers: n-propanol and isopropanol. N-propanol is a straight chain molecule, while isopropanol is a secondary alcohol.