Methanol is a primary alcohol, which is commercially manufactured from methane. It can also be obtained via pyrolysis of wood. It can find applications in organic synthesis reactions, as a highly polar solvent.
Synonyms: Methyl alcohol
Molecular Formula: CH4O
Molecular Weight: 32.04
Linear Structural Formula: CH3OH
MDL Number: MFCD00004595
Purity: >=99.9% (GC)
Melting Point: -98 C (lit.)
Density: 0.791 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.329 (lit.); n20/D 1.329
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Assay: ≥99.9% (GC)
Autoignition Temp.: 725°F
BP: 64.7°C(lit.)
Density: 0.791 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Expl. Lim.: 36 %
Grade: analytical standard
MP: −98°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.329(lit.)
Shelf Life: (limited shelf life, expiry date on the label)
Vapor Density: 1.11 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 97.68 mmHg ( 20°C)