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

What is n-propyl alcohol CAS 71-23-8?

CAS 71-23-8 n-propyl alcohol , also known as 1-propyl alcohol, propyl alcohol.The molecular formula is CH3CH2CH2OH (C3H7OH), and the molecular weight is 60.10.A colorless transparent liquid that smells like ethanol and is soluble in water, ethanol, or ether.Propyl aldehyde is synthesized from ethylene by carbonyl group and then reduced.

What Are The Properties Of n-propyl alcohol CAS 71-23-8?

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

Odor: Mild alcohol-like odor

Purity: ≥ 99%

Density: ~0.803 g/cm³ at 20°C

Boiling Point: ~97°C

Freezing Point: -127°C

Flash Point: ~15°C (Closed Cup)

Refractive Index: 1.385–1.386 at 20°C

Vapor Pressure: ~20 mmHg at 20°C

Autoignition Temperature: ~370°C

Solubility:

Fully miscible in water

Soluble in organic solvents such as acetone, ether, and ethanol

What is n-propyl alcohol CAS 71-23-8 Used for?

Solvent:

Printing Inks: n-propyl alcohol is a key solvent for flexographic and specialty printing inks due to its good solvency and evaporation rate.

Coatings and Lacquers: Used in industrial coatings and cellulose esters.

Cleaning Agents: Found in industrial cleaning solutions and degreasers.

Electronics: Used as a cleaning agent for electronic components.

Chemical Intermediate:

1-Propanol is used in the synthesis of other chemicals, such as propylene oxide (for polyurethanes), n-propyl acetate (a solvent), and various pharmaceuticals and pesticides.

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