METHANOL

Properties:
Chemical formula CH3OH

Molar mass 32.04 g mol1

Appearance Colorless liquid

Density 0.792 gcm3[2]

Melting point 97.6 C (143.7 F; 175.6 K)

Boiling point 64.7 C (148.5 F; 337.8 K)

Uses:
- Methanol can be used as a fuel.
Methanol burns in air to give carbon dioxide and
water.
2CH3OH + 3O2 2CO2 + 4H2O

- Methanol is used as a useful fuel for

stunt and racing cars as it is less inflammable and
can be mixed with water.

- Methanol is also used to make

other chemicals such as formaldehyde.
ETHANOL
Properties:

Chemical C2H6O
formula

Molar mass 46.07 gmol1

Appearance Colorless liquid

Density 0.7893 g/cm3 (at 20 C)[2]

Melting point 114.14 0.03[2] C (173.45 0.05 F;

159.01 0.03 K)

Boiling point 78.24 0.09[2] C (172.83 0.16 F;

351.39 0.09 K)

Uses:
It is also used as a fuel. It burns in air to
give carbon dioxide and water and can be used in
combination with gasoline (petrol).
CH3CH2OH + 3O2 2CO2 + 3H2O
In the manufacture of ethanal, (i.e.
acetaldehyde), and ethanoic acid, (i.e. acetic
acid),
As a fuel (e.g. in Gasahol)
PROPAN-2-OL
Properties:

Chemical C3H8O
formula

Molar mass 60.10 gmol1

Appearance Colorless liquid

Odor mild, alcohol-like[2]

Density .803 g/mL

Melting point 126 C; 195 F; 147 K

Boiling point 97 to 98 C; 206 to 208 F; 370 to

371 K
Uses:
It is used in cleaning electronic devices.
Isopropyl alcohol is used as a water-
drying aid for the prevention of otitis externa,
better known as swimmer's ear.
Isopropyl alcohol can be technically
used for anesthesia.
 N-BUTANOL
Properties:
Chemical formula C4H10O

Molar mass 74.12 gmol1

Appearance Colourless, refractive liquid

Odor banana-like,[2] harsh, alcoholic and sweet

Density 0.81 g cm3

Melting point 89.8 C (129.6 F; 183.3 K)

Boiling point 117.7 C (243.9 F; 390.8 K

Uses:
N-Butanol is used as an ingredient in
perfumes and as a solvent for the extraction
of essential oils.
N-Butanol is also used as an extractant
in the manufacture of antibiotics, hormones,
and vitamins.
N-butanol are as a swelling agent in
textiles, as a component of hydraulic brake fluids,
cleaning formulations, degreasers, and repellents
1-Pentanol
Properties:
Chemical formula C5H12O

Molar mass 88.15 gmol1

Density 0.811 g cm3

Melting point 78 C; 109 F; 195 K

Boiling point 137 to 139 C; 278 to 282 F; 410 to 412 K

Uses:
Pentanol can be used as a solvent for
coating CDs and DVDs
Pentanol can be prepared by fractional
distillation of fusel oil. To reduce the use of fossil
fuels