propan-1-ol

Propan-1-ol (frequently misspelled as propanolol in some clinical trial documentation) is a primary alcohol used as a topical antiseptic and disinfectant. In clinical studies sponsored by the Centro Ortopédico y Quirúrgico del Pie, a 60% aqueous solution of propan-1-ol serves as the reference standard for surgical hand antisepsis to evaluate the reduction of bacterial load and the prevention of surgical site infections. Its mechanism of action involves the non-specific denaturation of microbial proteins and the disruption of cytoplasmic membranes, leading to rapid bactericidal effects against a broad spectrum of vegetative bacteria, fungi, and viruses. While propanolol is a well-known beta-blocker, the context of its use at a 60% concentration for hand washing in surgical settings confirms that the substance intended is the antiseptic alcohol propan-1-ol.

Other names

1-propanoln-propanoln-propyl alcoholpropanolol