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Propanol, sometimes known as 1-propyl alcohol, is a higher alcohol with a three carbon atoms and a general formula of C3 H7 OH of the form: H H H
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H - C - C - C - OH
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H H H
There is an another isomer of this compound, 2-propanol (sometimes named isopropyl alcohol, or isopropanol for brevity):
H H H
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H - C - C - C - H
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H OH H
Collectively, the two isomers are known informally as propanol (sometimes called propyl alcohol). At room temperature and pressure, both isomers are clear, colorless liquids.
Both can be used as a solvent or for various other chemical uses. 2-propanol is commonly used as "rubbing alcohol" or as an antiseptic. It is also used as a petrol additive for dissolving water or ice in fuel lines.
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