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Record 1 2011-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C3H8O
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
71-23-8
CAS number
OBS

Discovered by Chancel in 1853 in crude fusel oil and obtained there from by fractionation ... Liquid; alcoholic and slightly stupefying odor ... Miscible with water, alcohol, ether ... Use: As a solvent for resins and cellulose esters, etc.

OBS

propan-1-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H8O or CH3CH2CH2OH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H8O
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
71-23-8
CAS number
OBS

[...] liquide volatil [...] miscible à l'eau ainsi qu'à de nombreux solvants organiques. Il se trouve en abondance dans les huiles de Fusel d'où on l'extrait par rectifications successives. Il a peu d'utilisations : quelques applications en parfumerie, et comme aromatisant pour donner une saveur de rhum à des boissons alcooliques. On l'obtient industriellement en oxydant du propane par l'air.

OBS

propan-1-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H8O ou CH3CH2CH2OH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C3H8O
formula, see observation
CH3CH2CH2OH
formula, see observation
71-23-8
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro. Soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Poco tóxico. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmula química: C3H8O o CH3CH2CH2OH

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