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1-Propanol (CAS 71-23-8)

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Alternate Names:
propyl alcohol
Application:
1-Propanol is a colorless liquid made by oxidation of aliphatic hydrocarbons that is used as a solvent and chemical intermediate
CAS Number:
71-23-8
Purity:
>99.5%
Molecular Weight:
60.10
Molecular Formula:
C3H8O
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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1-Propanol, also known as n-propanol, is a colorless, flammable liquid with a slightly alcoholic odor. It is used as a solvent in the production of various chemicals. In biochemistry, 1-propanol is utilized in laboratory applications as a reagent for the extraction and purification of nucleic acids and proteins. Due to its ability to disrupt the structure of cell membranes, it is also in studies involving the permeability and integrity of biological membranes. 1-propanol is utilized in the isolation and analysis of lipids, as well as in the preparation of various biochemical assays. Its properties make useful for working in the field of biochemistry, allowing for the manipulation and study of biological molecules and processes.


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1-Propanol, 500 ml

sc-213408
500 ml
$48.00

1-Propanol, 1 L

sc-213408A
1 L
$67.00