1-Propanol
ALDRICH/W292826 - natural, ≥98%, FG
Synonym: Propyl alcohol
CAS Number: 71-23-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H8O
Molecular Weight: 60.10
EC Number: 200-746-9
MDL Number: MFCD00002941
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH2OH
Product Type: Chemical


12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 3—Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses. This product manufacturing process was designed with lesser toxicity to human health and the environment.

12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 7—A raw material or feedstock should be renewable rather than depleting whenever technically and economically practicable.
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
autoignition temp. | 700 °F |
bp | 97 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.804 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
expl. lim. | 13.7 % |
food allergen | no known allergens |
form | liquid |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
natural | |
greener alternative category | Aligned ![]() |
greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry ![]() |
InChI | 1S/C3H8O/c1-2-3-4/h4H,2-3 |
InChI key | BDERNNFJNOPAEC-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | −127 °C (lit.) |
organoleptic | alcohol; musty |
pH | 8.5 (20 °C, 200 g/L) |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012 |
SMILES string | CCCO |
sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
vapor density | 2.1 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 10 mmHg ( 147 °C) |
14.9 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
Application: | • Noncontact In Situ Multidiagnostic NMR/Dielectric Spectroscopy: Details advancements in NMR and dielectric spectroscopy techniques, where 1-Propanol is utilized to investigate solvent interactions and molecular dynamics (Morais et al., 2024 ![]() ![]() |
General description: | We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks". |
Other Notes: | Natural occurrence: Apple, apricot, banana, beer, gin, honey, pear, sherry, and tea. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 4, 8 kg in steel drum |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H225 - H318 - H336 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | F,Xi |
Risk Statements | 11-41-67 |
Safety Statements | 7-16-24-26-39 |
RIDADR | UN1274 - class 3 - PG 2 - n-Propanol |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 71.6 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 22 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 97 °C (lit.) |
mp | −127 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.804 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2928 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |