What is propanol 1(CAS 71-23-8)?
1-Propanol, also known as n-propanol or n-propyl alcohol, is a common organic compound with the molecular formula C₃H₈O, also known as 1-propanol. Its structure is simple and it exhibits active chemical properties, making it an important organic synthesis raw material widely used in industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and daily chemicals.
What is the formula for propanol 1(CAS 71-23-8)?
Propanol 1 (also propan-1-ol, 1-Propanol, n-propyl alcohol) is a primary alcohol with the formula CH 3CH 2CH 2OH and sometimes represented as PrOH or n-PrOH.
What is the use of n-propanol?
Due to its excellent physical and chemical properties, n-propanol is widely used in industrial production and daily life.
- n-propanol serves as a crucial organic synthesis feedstock for producing aldehydes, ketones, acids, esters, and other organic compounds.
- It also finds extensive applications in the pharmaceutical industry, such as in the preparation of anesthetics, antibiotics, and vitamins.
- Propyl alcohol is widely used in surface coatings, cleaning agents, dyes, paints, and plastics.
- Applications in biotechnology include the preparation of biomacromolecules like DNA and RNA.
N-Propanol is a flammable substance with an irritating odor. It also possesses certain toxicity, potentially causing health hazards such as central nervous system depression and liver damage at high concentrations. Therefore, proper handling and storage of n-propanol are critical. It is recommended to operate and store it while wearing appropriate safety equipment.
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