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Is isopropyl alcohol (CAS 67-63-0) and 1-propanol (CAS 71-23-8) the same?

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What is isopropyl alcohol (CAS 67-63-0)?

Isopropyl alcohol (CAS 67-63-0) is a colourless and flammable liguid with the chemical formula (CH3)2CHOH. Available in variousgrades, it has a wide range of applications across many industries. For example, rubbing alcohol, whichcontains between 70% and 90% isopropanol or ethanol, is often used as an antiseptic and surface disinfectant.

 

What is 1-propanol (CAS 71-23-8)?

1-propanol (CAS 71-23-8), also known as N-Propyl Alcohol or Propan-1-ol, is a colorless, volatile liquid with a mild alcohol odor. It is commonly used as a solvent in coatings, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of compounds efficiently.

 

Is isopropyl alcohol (CAS 67-63-0) and 1-propanol (CAS 71-23-8) the same?

 

Feature 1-Propanol (n-Propanol) Isopropyl Alcohol (2-Propanol)
CAS Number 71-23-8 67-63-0
Chemical Structure Primary alcohol: CH₃–CH₂–CH₂–OH
(Straight-chain, -OH on end carbon)
Secondary alcohol: (CH₃)₂CH–OH
(Branched-chain, -OH on middle carbon)
Common Name(s) n-Propanol, Propyl alcohol, Propan-1-ol Isopropanol, IPA, Rubbing alcohol, 2-Propanol
Boiling Point Higher (97.2 °C / 207 °F) Lower (82.6 °C / 180.7 °F)
Major Uses Industrial solvent & chemical intermediate (inks, coatings, synthesis of propionaldehyde). Less common in consumer products. Ubiquitous disinfectant, cleaning agent, rubbing alcohol. Dominates consumer and medical markets.

 

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