1-Propanol

• CAT Number: R045363
• CAS Number: 71-23-8
• Molecular Formula: C3H8O
• Molecular Weight: 60.10
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Propyl Alcohol; 1-Hydroxypropane; Ethylcarbinol; NSC 30300; Optal; Osmosol Extra; Propanol; n-Propanol; n-Propyl Alcohol
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: propan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H8O/c1-2-3-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChIKey: BDERNNFJNOPAEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCO

1-Propanol(Cat No.: R045363), also known as n-propyl alcohol (C₃H₈O), is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild alcoholic odor. It is a primary alcohol used as a solvent in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial formulations due to its moderate evaporation rate and good miscibility with water and organic solvents. 1-Propanol is also employed in the production of coatings, inks, and disinfectants. It is flammable and should be handled with care. Its role as a chemical intermediate makes it important in organic synthesis processes.