Methanol, 99%

CAS: 67-56-1

Ref. 02-L13255

Product Information

• Name: Methanol, 99%
• Synonyms: methanol caswell no. 552 columbian spirits MeOH pyroxylic spirits spirit of wood methanol (substance) epa pesticide chemical code 053801 alcohol, wood bieleski's solution, Alcohol metílico, Alcool metilico, Alcool méthylique, Bieleski's solution, Carbinol, Colonial Spirit, Columbian Spirit, Columbian Spirits, Metanol, Metanolo, Methanol, Methanol Hydrate (1:1), Methanol cluster, Methanol,anhydrous, Methanol,refined, Methyl Hydroxide, Methyl alcohol,refined, Methylalkohol, Methylol, Monohydroxymethane, Nsc 85232, Nuclear, Pyroxylic Spirit, Solutions, Bieleski's, Wood Naphtha, Wood Spirit, Wood alcohol, メタノール, メチルアルコール

Description

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. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Brand: Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 32.04
• Formula: CH₄O
• Purity: 99%
• Color/Form: Clear, colorless, Liquid
• InChI key: OKKJLVBELUTLKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N