Propanol-1

Chemical properties

Natural formation

Industrial uses

Propanol is a primary alcohol with the formula CH3CH2CH2OH. This colorless liquid is also known as propan-1-ol, 1-propyl alcohol, n-propyl alcohol, n-propanol, or simply propanol. It is an isomer of isopropanol (2-propanol, isopropyl alcohol). It is formed naturally in small amounts during many fermentation processes and used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry mainly for resins and cellulose esters.

Hazard Information

Hazard Class: 3 Packing Group: 2 Hazard Phrases: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Prec Phrases: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Corrosive CLP Image Flammable CLP Image Harmful CLP Image CAS 71-23-8

Melting Point

Color

Boiling Point

Physical Form

Vapor Pressure

Viscosity

Formula Weight

-127°C

Colorless

97°C

Liquid

25mbar at 20°C

2.2 mPaS at 20°C

60.1g/mol

Product Identifier

1-Propanol

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Category

Flammable liquid Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H318-Causes serious eye damage.
H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Precautionary Statement

P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.