Methanol (MeOH) is an organic solvent with a wide range of industrial applications. It is the main component of lithium batteries. It can be prepared by hydrogenation of CO2 under various conditions. MeOH is a toxic alcohol employed for denaturing ethyl alcohol. A study reports the preparation of biodiesel from canola oil using methanol under supercritical conditions.
Synonyms: Methyl alcohol
Molecular Formula: CH4O
Molecular Weight: 32.04
Linear Structural Formula: CH3OH
MDL Number: MFCD00004595
Purity: >=99.9%
Melting Point: -98 C (lit.)
Density: 0.791 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.329 (lit.)
Application: Meets ACS specifications.
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard statements: H225-H301-H311-H331-H370
Precautionary statements: P210-P260-P280-P301 + P310-P311
Hazard Codes (Europe) : F,T
Risk Statements (Europe): 11-23/24/25-39/23/24/25
Safety Statements (Europe): 7-16-36/37-45
WGK Germany: 1