Methanol

Methanol

CAS Number:67‑56‑1

Synonyms:Methanol; Methyl alcohol; Wood alcohol; Carbinol

Chemical Formula:CH₄O (CH₃OH)

Molecular Weight:32.04 g/mol

Product Introduction

Methanol is the simplest alcohol— a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid with a mild alcoholic odor. It’s chiefly used as a feedstock for formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE, and various solvents, and also finds use as a fuel, antifreeze, lacquer thinner, and denaturant.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Slight pungent, alcoholic
Density @ 25 °C ~0.791 g/mL
Melting Point –98 °C
Boiling Point ~64.7 °C
Flash Point ~12 °C (closed cup)
Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C ~97.7 mm Hg
Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ) ~1.329
Solubility Miscible with water and most organics
Toxic LD₅₀ (rat, oral) ~5,628 mg/kg

Applications

  • Industrial feedstock: Formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE, methyl esters
  • Fuel & denaturant:Used in biodiesel, stove fuels, industrial denaturing
  • Laboratory & analytical (HPLC grade available ≥99.9%)

Safety & Handling

  • Highly flammable (UN 1230 Class 3; flash point ~12 °C); explosive limits ~6–36% in air
  • Toxic—ingestion causes blindness/death; chronic exposure can damage organs
  • OSHA PEL/TLV: 200 ppm TWA; STEL: 250 ppm; IDLH: 6,000 ppm
  • Use with full PPE, in well‑ventilated areas or fume hood; store away from ignition sources

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