Methanol

Overview

Methanol is the simplest alcohol: a colorless, volatile and flammable liquid that mixes with water in any proportion. It is a basic building block of the chemical industry and a common industrial solvent.

Also known as

Methyl alcohol; Wood alcohol; Carbinol; MeOH

CAS number

67-56-1

Molecular formula

CH4O

Molecular weight

32.04

Specifications

Test items	Specifications
Appearance	Colorless transparent liquid
Content /%	≥99.85
Water content /%	≤0.1
Acidity (as HCOOH) /%	≤0.0015
Carbonyl compounds (as HCHO) /%	≤0.002
Color (APHA, Pt-Co)	≤5
Density /(g/cm³)	0.791

Applications

• Raw material for formaldehyde, acetic acid, MTBE and methyl methacrylate
• Industrial solvent and extraction agent
• Fuel component and antifreeze
• Feedstock for olefins (methanol-to-olefins) and other chemicals

Packaging

160 kg/drum; ISO tank or bulk on request.

Storage

Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks and open flames. Methanol is highly flammable and toxic.