There are two
isomers of propanol.
*
1-Propanol, ''n''-propanol, or propan-1-ol : CH
3CH
2CH
2OH, the most common meaning
*2-Propanol,
Isopropyl alcohol
Isopropyl alcohol (IUPAC name propan-2-ol and also called isopropanol or 2-propanol) is a colorless, flammable organic compound with a pungent alcoholic odor. As an isopropyl group linked to a hydroxyl group ( chemical formula ) it is the s ...
, isopropanol, or propan-2-ol : (CH
3)
2CHOH
See also
* Propanal (
propionaldehyde
Propionaldehyde or propanal is the organic compound with the formula CH3CH2CHO. It is the 3-carbon aldehyde. It is a colourless, flammable liquid with a slightly fruity odour. It is produced on a large scale industrially.
Production
Propionalde ...
) differs in spelling from propanol by a single letter and is a different compound.
*
Propranolol
Propranolol, sold under the brand name Inderal among others, is a medication of the beta blocker class. It is used to treat high blood pressure, a number of types of irregular heart rate, thyrotoxicosis, capillary hemangiomas, performance an ...
is a drug used for reducing blood pressure and hand tremors.
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