Synonym(s)
2-propanol; alcoholpropylicus, primary propyl alcohol; CAS number: 71-23-8; n-propanol; propan-1-ol
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Propyl alcohol, a colourless, toxic liquid with the linear formula H3C-CH(OH)-CH2OH, is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an anti-foaming agent (suppresses foam formation during the production of cosmetic products) and as a solvent (dissolves other substances).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer