What is another name for propyl alcohol CAS 71-23-8?

What is another name for propyl alcohol CAS 71-23-8?

Chemical Name: Propyl Alcohol

Synonyms: 1-Propanol, Propanol

CAS Number: 71-23-8

EC Number: 200-746-9

Molecular Formula: C₃H₈O

Molecular Weight: 60.10 g/mol

Grade: Industrial and Laboratory Grade

Another name for propyl alcohol is 1-propanol or n-propanol.

What is propyl alcohol CAS 71-23-8 used for?

Solvent:
1-propanol can be used directly as a solvent, or to synthesise propyl acetate. Due to its good solubility and moderate evaporation rate, it is widely used in the coatings, printing inks and cosmetics industries.

Pharmaceutical intermediate
In the pharmaceutical industry, 1-propanol is used to produce drugs such as probenecid, sodium valproate and erythromycin.

Pesticide intermediate:
It serves as an important intermediate in the production of certain pesticides, including amidosulfuron and carbendazim.

Food additives and fragrances:
Synthetic propyl ester compounds derived from propanol can be used as food additives, plasticisers and fragrance ingredients.

Cleaning Agent and Preservative:
N-propyl alcohol is also a component of cleaning products and preservatives thanks to its ability to dissolve oils and kill microorganisms.

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