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Organic Chemicals

n-PROPYL ALCOHOL AR

RA000329 CAS 71-23-8 AR

Identity

Product code
RA000329
CAS number
71-23-8
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
CH3.CH2.CH2OH
Molecular weight
60.10

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 33 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 2.1 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.804 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Infinitely soluble —
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] 2.27 mPa·s mPa·s
Explosion limits - upper [%] 13.70 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 2.30 % %
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Alcoholic odour —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -127 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 412 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 15 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 97 °C °C
Evaporation rate 1.3 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Clear colourless liquid — —
Aldehydes Max 0.01 % % —
Assay Min 99.5 % % —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.005 % % —
Density (25 °C) 0.803 - 0.805 g/mL g/mL —
Water Max 0.2 % % KF
Acetone (CH3.CO.CH3) by GC Max 0.01 % % —
Ethanol (C2H5OH) Max 0.05 % % —
Methanol (CH3OH) Max 0.05 % % —
2-Propanol Max 0.05 % % —

4 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000329-PK-25L
500 mL RA000329-PK-500ML
200 L RA000329-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000329-PK-2.5L