What are the properties of n-propanol?
N-Propanol, also known as 1-propanol, is an organic compound with the structural formula CH₃CH₂CH₂OH, molecular formula C₃H₈O, and molecular weight 60.10. At standard temperature and pressure, n-propanol is a transparent, colorless liquid with a strong, musty odor similar to rubbing alcohol. It is soluble in water, ethanol, and diethyl ether. It is typically synthesized from ethylene via carbonylation to produce propionaldehyde, followed by reduction. N-propanol can serve as a solvent substitute for ethanol due to its higher boiling point and is also used in chromatography.
What is n-propanol (CAS:71-23-8) used for?
- N-Propanol finds extensive applications across multiple fields:
- Organic Synthesis: n-Propanol serves as a key raw material for numerous organic compounds and can be used to synthesize other organic substances.
- Solvent: n-Propanol can replace ethanol with lower boiling points as a solvent and is also utilized in nitrocellulose lacquers, inks, and similar applications.
- Personal Care Products: n-Propanol is employed in manufacturing cosmetics, dental cleansers, and other products.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: n-Propanol finds applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing, serving as a solvent or raw material.
- Analytical Reagent: n-Propanol is also employed as a reagent in chromatographic analysis.
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