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n.
A clear colorless liquid, CH3CH2CH2OH, used as a solvent and as an antiseptic. Also called propanol.


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Either of two alcohols with the formula C3H7OH. Propan-1-ol is CH3CH2CH2OH and propan-2-ol is CH3CH(OH)CH3. Both are colourless volatile liquids. Propan-2-ol is used in making propanone (acetone).


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n.

A clear colorless liquid used as a solvent and as an antiseptic. Also called propanol.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a clear colorless volatile liquid (alcohol) used as a solvent and antiseptic
  Synonym: propanol

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There are two isomers of propanol. If the isomer is not specified, it is more likely to refer to propan-1-ol.

  • Propan-1-ol (or n-propanol) — CH3CH2CH2OH
  • Propan-2-ol (or isopropyl alcohol, or isopropanol) — (CH3)2CHOH

See also:

  • Propanal (propionaldehyde) differs in spelling from propanol by a single letter and is a different molecule.
  • Propranolol is a drug used for reducing blood pressure and hand tremors.



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