Optical constants of C3H7OH (Propanol)
Sani and Dell'Oro 2016: iso-propanol; Dispersion formula; n,k 0.185–2.8 µm
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n^2-1=\frac{0.0107λ^2}{λ^2-8.88}+\frac{0.8702λ^2}{λ^2-0.01036}$$Comments
Room temperature
References
E. Sani and A. Dell'Oro. Spectral optical constants of ethanol and isopropanol from ultraviolet to far infrared. Opt. Mater. 60, 137-141 (2016)
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