Propyl Alcohol
Aroma Chemical CAS 71-23-8
A sharp alcoholic ethereal note with a mild fusel, faintly fruity character. Highly volatile, it adds only a brief solvent lift and serves mainly as a carrier.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Musty |
| Descriptor 3 | Fermented |
Identification
| CAS Number | 71-23-8 |
| INCI Name | Propyl alcohol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C3H8O |
| Mol. Weight | 60.10 |
| IUPAC Name | propan-1-ol |
| InChIKey | BDERNNFJNOPAEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 97.2 °C |
| Melting Point | -126.7 °C |
| Flash Point | 22.2 °C |
| Density | 0.803 |
| Refractive Index | 1.3862 |
| Vapor Pressure | 44.980000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 0.25 |
| Solubility | Miscible |
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