| Formula / Notation | C3H8O |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 71-23-8 |
| Molecular Weight | 60.10 |
| Melting Point | -195.2 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 207 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.803 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Solubility | Miscible (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | N-propanol appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sharp musty odor like rubbing alcohol. Flash point 53-77 °F. Autoignites at 700 °F. Vapors are heavier than air and mildly irritate the eyes,... |
| Also Known As | propan-1-ol; propanol; Propan-1-ol; Propyl alcohol; n-propanol; 71-23-8; n-Propyl alcohol; ethylcarbinol; optal; osmosol extra |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is 1-Propanol?
Propan-1-ol is the parent member of the class of propan-1-ols that is propane in which a hydrogen of one of the methyl groups is replaced by a hydroxy group. It has a role as a metabolite and a protic solvent. It is a short-chain primary fatty alcohol and a member of propan-1-ols.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: propan-1-ol
Other Names / Synonyms: propan-1-ol; propanol; Propan-1-ol; Propyl alcohol; n-propanol; 71-23-8; n-Propyl alcohol; ethylcarbinol; optal; osmosol extra
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -195.2 °F (USCG, 1999) |
| Boiling Point | 207 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999) |
| Density | 0.803 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Molecular Weight | 60.10 |
| Solubility | Miscible (NIOSH, 2024) |
| Appearance | N-propanol appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sharp musty odor like rubbing alcohol. Flash point 53-77 °F. Autoignites at 700 °F. Vapors are heavier than air and mildly irritate the eyes,... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Propan-1-ol is the parent member of the class of propan-1-ols that is propane in which a hydrogen of one of the methyl groups is replaced by a hydroxy group. It has a role as a metabolite and a protic solvent. It is a short-chain primary fatty alcohol and a member of propan-1-ols.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for 1-Propanol is: C3H8O