Product Description
Methanol, also known as methyl alcohol, is the simplest alcohol, appearing as a light, volatile, colorless, and flammable liquid with a distinctive odor similar to that of ethanol. It is a polar solvent and a fundamental building block in the chemical industry. Methanol is widely used as a laboratory solvent, a precursor to other commodity chemicals, including formaldehyde, acetic acid, and methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), and as a fuel source. Its high purity makes it essential for various industrial and pharmaceutical applications.
Product Properties
Property Value Chemical Name Methanol CAS Number 67-56-1 Synonyms Methyl alcohol, Wood alcohol, Carbinol Molecular Formula CH₄O or CH₃OH Molecular Weight 32.04 g/mol Appearance Colorless liquid Boiling Point 64.7 °C (148.5 °F) Solubility Miscible with water, ethanol, ether Product Usage
Methanol is a critical chemical with a broad range of applications across multiple industries. Its primary uses include:
- Chemical Feedstock: It serves as a precursor for producing other chemicals, most notably formaldehyde, which is used in plastics, plywood, and paints. It is also used to produce acetic acid and various synthetic materials.
- Solvent: Utilized as a laboratory and industrial solvent for inks, resins, adhesives, and dyes. In pharmaceuticals, it is used in the extraction and purification of active ingredients.
- Fuel Source: Used as a clean-burning fuel for internal combustion engines, both directly and as a component in fuel blends. It is also a key component in biodiesel production through transesterification.
- Antifreeze: Incorporated into windshield washer fluid and pipeline deicers due to its low freezing point.
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