Propanol
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
Propanol is a compound with chemical formula C3H7OH.
About Propanol
- Propanol is a transparent liquid (at room temperature).
- Propanol can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
- Propanol + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Propanol is an alcohol molecule with chemical formula C3H7OH.
About Propanol
Propan-1-ol
- Propanol is a transparent liquid (at STP).
| Chemical Formula (CnH2n+2) | Structural Formula | Structural Diagram | Ball and Stick Model |
| C3H7OH | CH3CH2CH2OH |  |
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Propan-2-ol
- Propanol is a transparent liquid (at STP).
| Chemical Formula (CnH2n+2) | Structural Formula | Structural Diagram | Ball and Stick Model |
| C3H7OH | CH3CHOHCH3 |  |
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- Propanol can be oxidised to produce Carbon Dioxide and Water.
- Propanol + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water
- <chem>2C3H7OH + 9O2 -> 6CO2 + 8H2O</chem>