Optical constants of C3H7OH (Propanol)
Kozma et al. 2005: iso-propanol; n 0.230–0.641 µm
Wavelength:
µm
(0.23–0.6407)
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n=1.36485+4.29404081\text{×}10^{-3}λ^{-2}-6.4823380\text{×}10^{-5}λ^{-4}+3.41833\text{×}10^{-6}λ^{-6}$$Comments
Isopropanol (2-propanol); 22 °C.
References
I. Z. Kozma, P. Krok, and E. Riedle. Direct measurement of the group-velocity mismatch and derivation of the refractive-index dispersion for a variety of solvents in the ultraviolet, J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 22, 1479-1485 (2005)
Data
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Propanol, C3H8O
Propanol (C3H8O), also commonly referred to as propyl alcohol, comes in two isomeric forms: n-propanol (or 1-propanol) and isopropanol (or 2-propanol). These alcohols are clear, colorless liquids that are miscible with water and have a characteristic alcoholic odor. Both forms of propanol are used as solvents in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries. n-Propanol is often employed in the manufacture of antiseptics, detergents, and disinfectants, whereas isopropanol, popularly known as rubbing alcohol, is used for its antiseptic properties and as a cleaning agent. In optics, the refractive properties of propanol can be explored when it's used as a medium or in conjunction with other materials to modify light behavior.Chemical formula
- 1-Propanol: CH3CH2CH2OH
- Isopropanol: (CH3)2CHOH
Other names
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