Repurposing LNG terminals for Hydrogen Ammonia: Feasibility and Cost Saving
N propanol
1. Alternate name 1-Propyl alcohol
n-Propyl alcohol
CAS No. 71-23-8
Appearance Colourless liquid
HS code 2905 12 00
2. As solvent
Pharmaceuticals / antiseptic / hand disinfectant
Vegetable oil
Cosmetics / Flavouring substances /Adjuvants
Resins / Cellulose esters / wax / brake fluids
Electro deposition paints and baking finishes.
Flexographic & other printing inks, Coating
industry
Cleaners, floor polishes and metal degreasing
fluids and adhesives
3. As raw material
Propyl acetate / formate / or any ester
Propyl paraben / propyl phthalate
Propyl halides / propylamines
Agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals
Other miscellaneous uses
Used in de-icing fluids and as extractant
Used as entrainer in azeotropic distillation
4. Advantages properties of n-propanol
Shows less tendency to absorb water than lower
alcohols
Has a considerably milder and more pleasant
odour than higher alcohols.
5. Portwise import
Port Apr 2011-
March 12
Apr 2012
March 2013
Kandla 4891 5265
JNPT 1265 1191
Vizag 53 0
Ahmedabad 0 66
Chennai 38 72
Delhi 0 5
Total 6247 6600
6. Countrywise import
Port Apr 2011-
March 12
Apr 2012
March 2013
Taiwan 1157 1230.901
United States 2855 5350.84
South Africa
2094
-
Others 140 -
CHINA - 20
Total 6247 6600
7. n-Propanol is not produced in India at present.
Entire domestic requirement is met by import.