An Alcohol is any organic compound in which the hydroxyl (–OH) as functional group. The most common forms of alcohol are ethanol, methanol, butanol and propanol. Ethanol is commonly known as alcohol in alcoholic beverages. Applications of alcohols are for example antifreeze, sanitation (soaps), fuels, preservatives, pharmaceuticals and solvents.
Normal propanol (also known as n-propanol, Propan-1-l, 1-propanol) is a primary alcohol with a molecular formula of CH3(CH2)2OH. It is a colourless liquid that has a typical sharp musty odour that is similar to the smell of rubbing alcohol. The product is fully miscible in water and freely miscible with all common solvents such as glycols,
Normal butanol (also known as n-butanol) is a primary alcohol with a 4-carbon structure and the molecular formula of C4H10O. N-butanol is a colourless liquid of medium volatility and has a typical banana-like odour. It only has limited miscibility in water,
Methanol (also known as methyl alcohol; monohydroxymethane; methyl hydroxide and wood alcohol) is a clear, colourless liquid which has a mild, characteristic alcohol odour. It is soluble in water and is also soluble in other alcohols, ketones, esters, ethers, and in most other organic solvents.
Iso butanol (2-methylpropan-1) or Isobutyl Alcohol is a primary alcohol and an organic compound with a molecular formula of (CH3)2CHCH2OH. It is a colourless, flammable liquid with a characteristic sweet smell that is used predominantly in agrictural chemical formulations and as a solvent.
Diacetone alcohol (also known as DAA) is a chemical compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH2C(OH)(CH3)2. It is used in cellulose ester lacquers, particularly of the brushing type, where it produces brilliant gloss and hard film and where its lack of odor is desirable.
Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with the formula C6H5CH2OH. Benzyl alcohol is a clear and colourless liquid with a mild pleasant aromatic odour. It is a useful solvent due to its low toxidity, polarity, and low vapor pressure. This product is partially soluble in water (4 g/100 mL) and completely miscible in alcohols and diethyl ether.
2-Ethylhexanol (also known as 2-EH) is a fatty alcohol, an organic compound is a branched, eight-carbon chiral alcohol. It is a colourless liquid that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. It is produced on a massive scale for use in numerous applications such as solvents,
Isopropyl alcohol, also called isopropanol or dimethyl carbinol is a clear, colourless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odour. Isopropylalcohol (IPA) is the simplest example of a secondary alcohol. It is used as a solvent and cleaning fluid, particularly for dissolving oils.
