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Optical constants of C3H7OH (Propanol)
Wang et al. 2018: iso-propanol, 20 °C; n,k 1.66–19.1 µm

Wavelength: µm
 (1.660–19.06)  
 

Complex refractive index (n+ik)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

Conditions & Spec sheet

n_is_absolute: true
wavelength_is_vacuum: true
temperature: 20.0 °C

Comments

Isopropanol, 20 °C.

References

C. C. Wang, J. Y. Tan, C. Y. Jing, L. H. Liu. Temperature-dependent optical constants of liquid isopropanol, n-butanol and n-decane, Appl. Opt. 57, 3303-3311 (2018) (Numerical data kindly provided by Chengchao Wang)

Data

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INFO

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

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

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