Definition of "propanol"

(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric aliphatic alcohols, C3H7-OH

1. 1-propanol, n-propanol, propyl alcohol, propan-1-ol, n-propyl alcohol or 1-propyl alcohol - CH3CH2CH2OH  examples

2. isopropanol, isopropyl alcohol or propan-2-ol - (CH3)2CH-OH  examples