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1-Propanol, 99+%
Description
1-Propanol is used as a solvent and an entrainer in azeotropic distillation. It is used as a precursor to prepare propyl acetate, propylamide and propyl halides by reacting with acetic acid, ammonia and halogens respectively. It is actively used as a solvent in inks for flexographic printing, which is a technique used for printing. It is added to cleaners, floor polishes and metal degreasing fluids and is used as an additional solvent in the manufacture of adhesives. It enhances the drying characteristics of alkyd resins, electrodeposition paints and baking finishes in coating industry.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
1-Propanol is used as a solvent and an entrainer in azeotropic distillation. It is used as a precursor to prepare propyl acetate, propylamide and propyl halides by reacting with acetic acid, ammonia and halogens respectively. It is actively used as a solvent in inks for flexographic printing, which is a technique used for printing. It is added to cleaners, floor polishes and metal degreasing fluids and is used as an additional solvent in the manufacture of adhesives. It enhances the drying characteristics of alkyd resins, electrodeposition paints and baking finishes in coating industry.
Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, ethers, glycols, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Notes
Highly flammable. Incompatible with alkali metals, alkaline earths, aluminum, oxidizing agents, nitro compounds.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -127°C |
| Density | 0.804 |
| Boiling Point | 97°C |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| Flash Point | 15°C (59°F) |
| Odor | Alcohol-like |
| Refractive Index | 1.385 |
| UN Number | UN1274 |
| Beilstein | 1098242 |
| Merck Index | 14,7842 |
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