Normal Propyl Alcohol CAS 71-23-8

Chemical Name: Normal Propyl Alcohol
CAS No.: 71-23-8
Product Categories: Organic Chemistry
Molecular Formula: C₃H₈O
Formula Weight:60.10
Appearance: is a colorless, flammable liquid with a mild alcoholic odor

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n-Propanol, also known as 1-Propanol or Normal Propyl Alcohol, is a colorless, flammable liquid with a mild alcoholic odor. It is a primary alcohol belonging to the same family as ethanol and isopropanol. n-Propanol is widely used as a solvent, intermediate, and cleaning agent in coatings, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics industries.

Properties

Property	Typical Value
Chemical Formula	CH₃CH₂CH₂OH
Appearance	Colorless, transparent liquid
Odor	Alcohol-like, mild odor
Boiling Point	97.2 °C
Melting Point	−127 °C
Density (20 °C)	0.803 g/cm³
Flash Point	23 °C (closed cup)
Solubility	Miscible with water, alcohols, ethers, and most organic solvents
Chemical Type	Primary alcohol

Applications

Solvent: Used in inks, paints, coatings, and cleaning formulations due to its good solubility and moderate evaporation rate.
Pharmaceuticals: Serves as a raw material and solvent for the production of antibiotics, extracts, and intermediates.
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as a solvent in perfumes, lotions, and hair care products.
Chemical Intermediate: For the synthesis of propyl acetate, propylamine, and other organic compounds.
Laboratory Use: Employed as a reagent and extraction solvent in chemical analysis and synthesis.

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