Methanol is an organic solvent that can be synthesized from syngas in the presence of CuO/ZnO/Al2O3 catalysts. It is an ideal candidate as a hydrogen source in fuel cell technology due to its high H/C ratio, low propensity for soot generation, relatively low reforming temperature and as it exists in liquid state at room temperature. In a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC), methanol undergoes oxidation with air to generate electricity. The olefins (ethylene or propylene) formed from methanol via MTO (methanol-to-olefins) process, can be an alternative to oil and gas to produce hydrocarbon fuels.
Synonyms: Methyl alcohol
Molecular Formula: CH4O
Molecular Weight: 32.04
Linear Structural Formula: CH3OH
MDL Number: MFCD00004595
Purity: >=99.6%
Melting Point: -98 C (lit.)
Density: 0.791 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.329 (lit.)
Storage: room temp
Application: Methanol may be used to compose the binary mixtures with acetonitrile in a study. Experimental evaluation of the values of dielectric constant and dielectric loss of these binary mixtures at microwave frequencies at 300C has been reported.
Assay: ≥99.6%
Autoignition Temp.: 725°F
BP: 64.7°C(lit.)
Density: 0.791 g/mL at 25°C(lit.)
Evapn. Residue: ≤0.01%
Expl. Lim.: 36 %
Grade: Laboratory Reagent
Impurities: ≤0.1% water
MP: −98°C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.329(lit.)
Storage Temp.: room temp
Vapor Density: 1.11 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure: 97.68 mmHg ( 20°C)