Methanol, 99%

Description

CAS: 67-56-1 | CH4O | 32.04 g/mol

Methanol is useful in the synthesis of nucleic acids and peptides. It is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol. It is also used for producing biodiesel. It is used for the synthesis of formaldehyde and acetic acid. It is also useful to make chemicals, to remove water from automotive and aviation fuels, as a solvent for paints and plastics, and as an ingredient in a wide variety of products. It plays an important role in the measurement of methyl ester content of pectin. Further, it is widely used as a solvent in synthetic organic chemistry.

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Applications
Methanol is useful in the synthesis of nucleic acids and peptides. It is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol. It is also used for producing biodiesel. It is used for the synthesis of formaldehyde and acetic acid. It is also useful to make chemicals, to remove water from automotive and aviation fuels, as a solvent for paints and plastics, and as an ingredient in a wide variety of products. It plays an important role in the measurement of methyl ester content of pectin. Further, it is widely used as a solvent in synthetic organic chemistry.

Solubility
Miscible with water and most of the organic solvents including ethyl acetate, toluene, dichloromethane, chloroform, tetrahydrofuran, and acetone.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the material away from heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 67-56-1
• Molecular Formula: CH4O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 32.04
• MDL Number: MFCD00004595
• InChI Key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl alcohol, wood alcohol, carbinol, wood spirit, wood naphtha, methylol, methyl hydroxide, pyroxylic spirit, colonial spirit, columbian spirit
• PubChem CID: 887
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17790
• IUPAC Name: methanol
• SMILES: CO

• Melting Point: -98°C
• Density: 0.791
• Boiling Point: 64.7°C
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Flash Point: 11°C (52°F)
• Odor: Mild
• Refractive Index: 1.329
• UN Number: UN1230
• Beilstein: 1098229
• Merck Index: 14,5957
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and most of the organic solvents including ethyl acetate,toluene,dichloromethane,chloroform,tetrahydrofuran,and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 32.04
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methanol

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H301+H311+H331-H370-H372
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H301-H311-H331-H370 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P307+P311-P311-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: METHANOL
EINECSNumber	200-659-6
RTECSNumber	PC1400000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only