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Propan-1-ol
- Benchmark: Benchmark 2
- Assessed: 2014-11-30
Key Functions: Cosmetics & Personal Care, Food Contact & Additives, Industrial / Manufacturing, Solvents & Cleaning
Propanol is naturally occurring in fossil fuels and as a fermentation and decomposition product of fruits and vegetables. It is used as a flavoring substance in foods, as a solvent in inks, paint, cosmetics, and pesticides, as a chemical intermediate for the production of esters, amines, and other organic derivatives (U.S. EPA 2005).
Chemical Synonyms 1-Propanol; n-Propanol; n-Propyl alcohol; 1-Hydroxypropane; 1-Propyl alcohol; Ethyl carbinol; Ethylcarbinol; n-Propan-1-ol; Propanol-1; Propylic alcohol (ChemIDplus 2014)