Propanol

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There are two isomers of propanol.

  • 1-Propanol, n-propanol, or propan-1-ol : CH3CH2CH2OH, the most common meaning
  • 2-Propanol, Isopropyl alcohol, isopropanol, or propan-2-ol : (CH3)2CHOH

See also[edit]

  • Propanal (propionaldehyde) differs in spelling from propanol by a single letter and is a different compound.
  • Propranolol is a drug used for reducing blood pressure and hand tremors.