11.6.2

Smallest Alcohols

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The 4 Smallest Alcohols

The smallest 4 alcohols, in ascending (increasing) size order, are:

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Methanol

  • The formula for methanol is CH3OH.
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Ethanol

  • The formula for ethanol is CH3CH2OH.
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Propanol

  • The formula for propanol is CH3CH2CH2OH.
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Butanol

  • The formula for butanol is CH3CH2CH2CH2OH.

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11Organic Chemistry

11.1Formulae, Functional Groups & Terminology

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11.7Carboxylic Acids

11.8Polymers

12Experimental Techniques & Chemical Analysis

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