1-Propanol PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]

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Synonym:  Propyl alcohol
Linear Formula:  C3H8O
Molecular Weight:  60.1 g/mol
CAS Number: 71-23-8

Properties

Vapour pressure 10 mmHg (147 °C)
Autoignition temp. 700 °F
Explosion limit 13.7 %
Assay Purity >= 99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.384 (lit.)
B pt. 97 °C
M pt. 127°C
Density 0.804 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H318,H336
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29051210
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1274

Description

Application
It is commonly used as a solvent in pharmaceuticals cosmetics coatings and cleaning products. It is also used as an intermediate in the manufacture of chemicals such as propyl acetate.

Purpose
The purpose of 1-propanol is to dissolve a wide range of substances in industrial and laboratory processes. It also serves as a building block in chemical synthesis and formulation of various products.

General Description
1-Propanol is a colorless flammable alcohol with the chemical formula CHOH. It has a mild alcoholic odor and is a primary alcohol with good solvent properties.