Optical constants of C3H7OH (Propanol)
Myers et al. 2018: iso-propanol; n,k 1.28–25.0 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Conditions
temperature: 299
Comments
Isopropanol. 26 °C.
References
T. L. Myers, R. G. Tonkyn, T. O. Danby, M. S. Taubman, B. E. Bernacki, J. C. Birnbaum, S. W. Sharpe, T. J. Johnson. Accurate measurement of the optical constants n and k for a series of 57 inorganic and organic liquids for optical modeling and detection. Appl. Spectrosc. 72, 535-550 (2018) (see Supplemental Material for numerical data)
Data
Additional information
About Propanol
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 Chemical formula (Isopropanol): (CH3)2CHOH
Other names and variations:- C3H8O
- 1-Propanol
- Isopropanol
- Propan-1-ol
- n-Propyl alcohol
- n-Propanol
- n-PrOH
- Ethylcarbinol
- 1-Hydroxypropane
- Propanol
- Propionic alcohol
- Propionyl alcohol
- Propionylol
- Propyl alcohol
- Propylic alcohol
- Propylol
- Isopropyl alcohol
- 2-Propanol
- Propan-2-ol
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Rubbing alcohol
- Sec-propyl alcohol
- s-Propanol
- iPrOH
- IPA