propanol

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully pours propanol from a beaker into a test tube.

Definition

Noun 1. A type of alcohol: Propanol is a clear, colorless, flammable liquid belonging to the alcohol family of organic compounds. It is used primarily as a solvent in industrial processes and as an antiseptic.

Usage

• Propanol is a common noun used in scientific, industrial, and technical contexts.
• It refers specifically to a chemical compound with the formula C₃H₇OH. There are two main structural isomers: 1-propanol (n-propanol) and 2-propanol (isopropanol or isopropyl alcohol). In general usage, "propanol" often refers to 1-propanol, while "isopropanol" specifies the other form.

Examples

• As a solvent: "The laboratory uses propanol to clean optical equipment because it evaporates quickly without leaving a residue."
• As an antiseptic: "Some hand sanitizers contain propanol as their active ingredient to kill germs."
• In chemical description: "Propanol is less toxic than methanol but should still be handled with care in a well-ventilated area."

Advanced Usage

• Chemical Synthesis: Propanol can serve as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals, such as propionaldehyde or propylamines.
• Fuel Additive: It can be used as a biofuel or as a component in fuel blends due to its combustible properties.

Variants and Related Words

• 1-Propanol (n-propanol): The straight-chain isomer of propanol, often simply called "propanol."
• 2-Propanol (Isopropanol, Isopropyl Alcohol): The branched-chain isomer, widely used as a rubbing alcohol and disinfectant.
• Propyl Alcohol: Another name for propanol, particularly 1-propanol.

Synonyms

• Propyl alcohol (specifically for 1-propanol)
• (For the common isomer 2-propanol): Isopropyl alcohol, isopropanol, rubbing alcohol

Học thuật

Noun

1. a clear colorless volatile liquid (alcohol) used as a solvent and antiseptic

Từ đồng nghĩa

• propyl alcohol