N-Propyl Alcohol (NPA), also known as 1-propanol or propan-1-ol, is a primary three-carbon straight-chain alcohol with the molecular formula $CH_3CH_2CH_2OH$. It is a clear, colorless, and volatile liquid characterized by a mild, alcohol-like odor. Industrially, NPA is primarily manufactured via the catalytic hydroformylation of ethylene (the oxo process) to produce propionaldehyde, which is subsequently hydrogenated.
As a structural isomer of isopropyl alcohol, NPA possesses distinct physical properties, such as a higher boiling point and different solvency characteristics. It is fully miscible with water and most common organic solvents. NPA is highly valued in the global chemical industry due to its balanced evaporation rate and superior ability to dissolve various resins and cellulose derivatives. It serves as both a high-performance solvent and a critical chemical intermediate for the synthesis of esters, most notably n-propyl acetate, making it indispensable in the production of inks, coatings, and pharmaceuticals.
* Provides excellent solvency for a broad spectrum of resins, oils, and waxes.
* Highly effective in various printing inks and surface coatings formulations.
* Serves as a crucial intermediate in pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical synthesis.
* Valuable for use in industrial cleaners and diverse specialty chemical formulations.
* Offers versatile miscibility with both water and many organic solvents.
* Provides a controlled evaporation rate for optimal drying applications.
* Utilized in a wide range of personal care and cosmetic preparations.
* Presented as a clear, colorless liquid of high purity.
* Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
* Purity (wt%): 99.8 min
* Water Content (wt%): 0.1 max
* Acidity (wt% as Propionic acid): 0.003 max
* Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.803 – 0.805
* Color (Pt-Co / Hazen): 10 max
* Distillation Range (101.3 kPa): 96.5 – 98.5
* Carbonyls (wt% as Propanal): 0.02 max
* Non-Volatiles (mg/100 mL): 5 max
* Density @ 20°C (g/mL): 0.804
* Serves as a powerful solvent for a diverse range of coatings, including cellulose esters, epoxy, and acrylic resins, as well as in flexographic and gravure printing inks.
* Functions as an effective solvent in industrial cleaning formulations, such as degreasing agents and cleaners for metal and hard surfaces.
* Acts as a vital chemical intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals, including propyl acetate, propyl ethers, herbicides, and perfume intermediates.
* Used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications as a solvent for active ingredients and as an antimicrobial agent.
* Employed in the food and flavor industry as a flavoring agent and a solvent for natural flavors and extracts.
* Contributes as a component in adhesive formulations and as a low-toxicity solvent in various aerosol products.
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