N-propanol (CH3CH2CH2OH) is one of two isomers of propanol (C3H8O); the other is 2-propanol ((CH3)2CHOH). It is a clear, colourless transparent liquid that has a typical sharp musty odour that is comparable with the smell of rubbing alcohol.
What is the formula of n-propyl alcohol?
Linear propyl is sometimes termed normal and hence written with a prefix n- (i.e., n-propyl), as the absence of the prefix n- does not indicate which attachment point is chosen, i.e. absence of prefix does not automatically exclude the possibility of it being the branched version (i.e. i-propyl or isopropyl).
What is the N in n-propyl alcohol?
Propan-1-ol
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Preferred IUPAC name Propan-1-ol | |
| Other names n-Propyl alcohol n-Propanol n-PrOH Ethyl carbinol 1-Hydroxypropane Propionic alcohol Propionyl alcohol Propionylol Propyl alcohol Propylic alcohol Propylol | |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS Number | 71-23-8 |
Why is it called n-propyl alcohol?
propyl alcohol, also called n-propyl alcohol or 1-propanol, one of two isomeric alcohols used as solvents and intermediates in chemical manufacturing. … Normal (n-) propyl alcohol is formed as a by-product of the synthesis of methanol (methyl alcohol) from carbon monoxide and hydrogen.
What is the formula of propyl?
i-Propyl
| PubChem CID | 137284 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C3H7 |
| Synonyms | Isopropyl radical methylethyl i-propyl 2025-55-0 iso-C3H7 More… |
| Molecular Weight | 43.09 |
| Dates | Modify 2022-02-05 Create 2005-08-08 |
What is the Iupac name of propyl alcohol?
n-Propyl chloride (also 1-propyl chloride or 1-chloropropane) is a colorless, flammable chemical compound. It has the chemical formula C3H7Cl and is prepared by reacting n-propyl alcohol with phosphorus trichloride in the presence of a zinc chloride catalyst.
What’s the difference between propyl and isopropyl?
Isopropyl has the specific orientation of being attached to a central carbon atom with two CH3 molecules attached (so in IUPAC naming it can become dimethylethyl), whereas propyl is three carbons all attached in a line branching off the main carbon chain, so it’s two CH2 molecules and one CH3 molecule.