Optical constants of C3H7OH (Propanol)
Sani and Dell'Oro 2016: iso-propanol; Dispersion formula; n,k 0.185–2.8 µm
Wavelength:
µm
(0.185–2.8)
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
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, Optical Materials 60, 137-141 (2016)
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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