Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a solvent in paints, coatings, and inks.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a disinfectant and in the production of medications.
- Consumer Products: Found in some cleaning agents and industrial solvents.
Where is N-Propanol Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the hydroformylation of ethylene, followed by hydrogenation.
- Consumer Products: Found in disinfectants, coatings, and industrial solvents.