N Propanol (Normal Propanol)
n-Propanol, also known as 1-Propanol, is a primary alcohol with a straight-chain structure. It is a colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid used widely as a solvent, intermediate, and disinfectant in industrial, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.
Normal propanol is a three-carbon straight chain oxo alcohol with a molecular formula of CH3(CH2)2OH. It is a medium-boiling, colorless, transparent liquid that has a typical sharp musty odor that is comparable with the smell of rubbing alcohol.
This product is miscible with all common solvents, such as alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, glycols and aromatic/aliphatic hydrocarbons. It is also miscible in all proportions with water.
CAS Number: 71-23-8
Chemical Name: n-Propanol / 1-Propanol
Other Names: n-Propyl alcohol, 1-propyl alcohol
Chemical Formula: C₃H₈O
Molecular Weight: 60.10 g/mol
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Mild alcohol-like odor
Solubility: Miscible with water and most organic solvents
Boiling Point: ~97°C
Melting Point: –127°C
Density: 0.803 g/cm³ at 20°C
Flash Point: 15°C (closed cup)
Comparison: n-Propanol vs Isopropanol (IPA)
| Features | n-Propanol | Isopropanol (IPA) |
| Structure | Straight-chain (primary) | Branched-chain (secondary) |
| Boiling Point | ~97°C | ~82.5°C |
| Evaporation Rate | Slower than IPA | Faster |
| Disinfectant Use | Less common | Widely used |
Application in areas:
- antiseptics applications
- pharmaceutical preparations
- drug synthesis
- cosmetic preparations
- flexographic inks
- As a raw material to produce normal propyl amines, normal propyl paraben, di-normal propyl phthalate and normal propyl acetate.
Packaging: Bulk, Drum, IBC, TIN