Thermal Conductivity of Common Alcohols
The thermal conductivity of alcohols depends on various factors, such as their molecular structure, composition, and temperature. The following table provides a curated list of thermal conductivity values for common alcohols at room temperature (approximately 25°C or 77°F).
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| Methanol (CH4O) | 0.202 |
| Ethanol (C2H6O) | 0.1694 |
| Propanol (C3H8O) | 0.1553 |
| Butanol (C4H10O) | 0.1538 |
| Pentanol (C5H12O) | 0.153 |
| Hexanol (C6H14O) | 0.1508 |
| Heptanol (C7H16O) | 0.1597 |
| Octanol (C8H18O) | 0.1614 |
| Nonanol (C9H20O) | 0.1617 |
| Decanol (C10H22O) | 0.1618 |
| Undecanol (C11H24O) | 0.1624 |
| Dodecanol (C12H26O) | 0.1461 |
References: 1) Cardarelli, François. Materials Handbook: A Concise Desktop Reference. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2018. 2) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 97th Edition. United Kingdom: CRC Press, 2016-2017. 3) Yaws, Carl L. The Yaws Handbook of Physical Properties for Hydrocarbons and Chemicals. Netherlands: Elsevier Science, 2015. 4) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).