propan-1-ol

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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 mass	60.1
Density	803 g/m³
Melting point	-126 ℃-195 ℉147 K
Boiling point	97.4 ℃207 ℉370 K
Rel. permittivity	21.1
Partition coeff. (logP)	0.329

Reactions using propan-1-ol

propan-1-ol → propene + water
propan-1-ol + hypochlorous acid → propanal + chlorine + water
propan-1-ol + chromic acid → propanoic acid + chromium(IV)oxide + water
benzenecarboxylic acid + propan-1-ol → propyl benzoate + water
propanoic acid + propan-1-ol → propyl propanoate + water
acetic acid + propan-1-ol → propyl acetate + hydrogen chloride
propanoyl chloride + propan-1-ol → propyl propanoate + hydrogen chloride
benzoyl chloride + propan-1-ol → propyl benzoate + hydrogen chloride
acetyl chloride + propan-1-ol → propyl acetate + hydrogen chloride

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