1-Propanol, is a primary
alcohol with the formula CH
3CH
2CH
2OH (sometimes represented as
PrOH or
n-PrOH). This colorless liquid is also known as
propan-1-ol,
1-propyl alcohol,
n-propyl alcohol, and
n-propanol. It is an
isomer of
isopropanol (2-propanol, isopropyl alcohol). It is formed naturally in small amounts during many fermentation processes and used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry mainly for resins and cellulose esters.