There are two
isomer
In chemistry, isomers are molecules or polyatomic ions with identical molecular formulae – that is, same number of atoms of each element – but distinct arrangements of atoms in space. Isomerism is existence or possibility of isomers.
Is ...
s of propanol.
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1-Propanol
Propan-1-ol (also propanol, n-propyl alcohol) is a primary alcohol with the formula and sometimes represented as PrOH or ''n''-PrOH. It is a colorless liquid and an isomer of 2-propanol. It is formed naturally in small amounts during many fer ...
, ''n''-propanol, or propan-1-ol : CH
3CH
2CH
2OH, the most common meaning
*2-Propanol,
Isopropyl alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol (IUPAC name propan-2-ol and also called isopropanol or 2-propanol) is a colorless, flammable organic compound with a pungent alcoholic odor. As an isopropyl group linked to a hydroxyl group ( chemical formula ) it is the s ...
, isopropanol, or propan-2-ol : (CH
3)
2CHOH
See also
* Propanal (
propionaldehyde) differs in spelling from propanol by a single letter and is a different compound.
*
Propranolol is a drug used for reducing blood pressure and hand tremors.
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