What does "1-propanol" mean?

One of the two isometric forms of propanol; a primary alcohol with the formula CH₃CH₂CH₂OH, formed naturally in small amounts during many fermentation processes and used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry mainly for resins and cellulose esters.

What is a synonym for "1-propanol"?

Common synonyms include: n-propanol, propyl alcohol.

1-propanol

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One of the two isometric forms of propanol; a primary alcohol with the formula CH₃CH₂CH₂OH, formed naturally in small amounts during many fermentation processes and used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry mainly for resins and cellulose esters. uncountable

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n-propanol propyl alcohol

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