N-Propanol is an important industrial solvent and chemical intermediate widely used in coatings, pharmaceuticals, inks, and specialty chemical manufacturing.
n-Propanol Molecular Weight
The molecular weight of n-propanol is:
60.10 g/mol
Is 1-propanol and n-propanol the same?
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.
Chemical Data of n-Propanol (CAS 71-23-8)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | n-Propanol |
| Synonyms | 1-Propanol, Propyl Alcohol |
| CAS Number | 71-23-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C₃H₈O |
| Molecular Weight | 60.10 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Boiling Point | ~97.2 °C |
| Density (20 °C) | ~0.804 g/mL |
| Solubility | Miscible with water |
N-Propanol vs Isopropyl Alcohol
Both alcohols share a molecular weight of 60.10 g/mol, but:
- n-Propanol has a linear structure, improving solvency for some resins
- IPA has a branched structure, leading to faster evaporation
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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