N-propanol (cas no 71 23 8) : Formula, Structure and Properties

N-propanol, also known as Propanol, is a colorless, transparent liquid with an odor similar to ethanol. It is produced through the synthesis of propionaldehyde from ethylene carbonylation, followed by a reduction reaction. It is an indispensable raw material in the chemical industry.

N-propanol Formula

N-propanol, also known as 1-propanol, is an organic compound belonging to the alcohol class. It is an alcohol composed of three carbon atoms and one hydroxyl group, with the molecular formula C3H8O. n-Propanol is a colorless, transparent liquid with an odor similar to alcohol.

N-propanol Structure

N-propanol (also known as 1-propanol, n-propanol alcohol, propan-1-ol, propyl alcohol) is a primary alcohol in which the OH entity is bonded to a primary carbon atom. N-propanol (CH3CH2CH2OH) is one of two isomers of propanol (C3H8O); the other is 2-propanol ((CH3)2CHOH).

Physical Properties of N-propanol

The physical properties of N-propanol include its boiling point, melting point, and density. The boiling point of n-propanol is approximately 97°C, and its melting point is -127°C. Its density is slightly less than that of water, at 0.804 g/mL (at 20°C). Furthermore, n-propanol is miscible with water in any proportion and is readily soluble in many organic solvents, including alcohols and ethers.

Chemical Properties of N-propanol

N-propanol is a typical alcohol compound and exhibits the general properties of alcohols. For example, it can undergo esterification reactions with acids to form the corresponding ester compounds. In addition, n-propanol can also undergo oxidation and dehydrogenation reactions.

1-Propanol (n-Propanol) Applications

• Organic Synthesis: 1-Propanol is used to produce pharmaceutical intermediates and pesticide intermediates, making it widely employed in pharmaceutical and pesticide manufacturing.
• Industrial Applications: n-Propanol is employed in industries such as nitro spray paints, cosmetics, dental cleansers, insecticides, fungicides, inks, and plastics.
• Solvent: It serves as a solvent, chromatographic reagent, and chromatographic analyte.
• Fuel: n-Propanol can also be blended with alkanes and alkenes as a fuel mixture to increase combustion temperatures.
• Ethanol Substitute: 1-Propanol (n-Propanol) can replace ethanol with lower boiling points, such as serving as a solvent for certain synthetic resins, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral, vegetable oils, natural rubber, and resins.

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