N-Propanol

Description

N-propanol  is a primary alcohol with the formula CH₃CH₂CH₂OH. N-propanol appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sharp musty odor like rubbing alcohol.  It has a role as a protic solvent and a metabolite.

Paint and Coating
As a solvent

Printing Ink
As a solvent

Chemical
As intermediate in some organic chemical synthesis, e.g. n-propyl acetate, n-propylamine, and glycol ether

Pesticide
As solvent or co-solvent