描述
Propyl alcohol, also known as propanol or ethylcarbinol, is a member of the class of compounds known as primary alcohols. Primary alcohols are compounds comprising the primary alcohol functional group, with the general structure RCOH (R=alkyl, aryl). Thus, propyl alcohol is considered to be a fatty alcohol lipid molecule. Propyl alcohol is soluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). Propyl alcohol can be found in a number of food items such as cashew nut, chinese mustard, greenthread tea, and chayote, which makes propyl alcohol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. Propyl alcohol can be found primarily in blood, feces, and saliva, as well as in human fibroblasts tissue. Propyl alcohol exists in all eukaryotes, ranging from yeast to humans. In humans, propyl alcohol is involved in the sulfate/sulfite metabolism. Propyl alcohol is also involved in sulfite oxidase deficiency, which is a metabolic disorder. 1-Propanol, n-propanol, or propan-1-ol : CH3CH2CH2OH, the most common meaning 2-Propanol, Isopropyl alcohol, isopropanol, or propan-2-ol : (CH3)2CHOH .