noun
- Plural of propanol; organic compounds with three carbon atoms and a hydroxyl group, used as solvents and in industrial applications.
Usage: chemistry term; typically refers to isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) and n-propanol (n-propyl alcohol)
Examples
- Propanols are commonly used as cleaning solvents in laboratories.
- The chemical plant produces both isopropanol and n-propanol propanols.
- Propanols evaporate quickly, making them useful for electronics cleaning.
- Different propanols have varying boiling points and solvent properties.
- Industrial applications of propanols include manufacturing pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.