propan-1-ol

C₃H₈O
100%
Structural formula of propan-1-ol

propan-1-ol, propan-1-ol, 1-propanol, n-propanol, n-propyl alcohol

Propan-1-ol occurs as a clear, colorless liquid similar to ethanol. Causes similar effects as ethanol upon ingestion, but is a number of times more potent. It is formed naturally during fermentation and is used as a solvent in industrial processes.
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Physical characteristics

Molecular mass60.1
Density803 g/m³
Melting point-126 -195 147
Boiling point97.4 207 370
Rel. permittivity21.1
Partition coeff. (logP)0.329

Reactions using propan-1-ol


Compound added to the database on April 27, 2019, last modified on September 15, 2022.